Théophile Alajouanine, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French neurologist
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Place of Birth: Verneix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
About Théophile Alajouanine
- Théophile Alajouanine (French: [teofil ala?uanin]; 12 June 1890 – 2 May 1980) was a French neurologist. Théophile Alajouanine was born in Verneix, Allier.
- He was a student of Joseph Jules Dejerine and a colleague of Georges Guillain and Charles Foix.
- He was a prolific writer on many topics but was particularly interested in aphasia.A great scholar and enthusiastic bibliophile, Alajouanine had privileged relationships with famous writers during his neurological and neuropsychological career.
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky's biography and works provided him with a penetrating look into the world of epilepsy.The Laboratoire Théophile-Alajouanine, Centre hospitalier Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal is named after him.
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