Charles Richet (1850-1935) - Fr. physiologist - Autograph letter signed - Nobel

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Charles Richet (1850-1935
)
French physiologist at the Collège de France known for his pioneering work in immunology. In 1913, he won the
Nobel Prize
in Physiology or Medicine "in recognition of his work on anaphylaxis". Richet devoted many years to the study of paranormal and spiritualist phenomena, coining the term "ectoplasm". He also believed in the inferiority of Black people, was a proponent of eugenics and presided over the French Eugenics Society towards the end of his life. The Richet line of professorships of medical science would continue through his son Charles and his grandson Gabriel. Gabriel Richet was one of the great pioneers of European nephrology.
Rare - Autograph letter signed. [Paris, February 26, 1926].
+ Handwritten envelope.
+ Photo 20x15 cm (recent print).
Size
: 21.5x17 cm.
Condition
: see scans please
.
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