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Antoine Louis Dugès
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Antoine Louis Dugès
19 December 1797 Charleville-Mézières, France
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| Died | 1 May 1838 (aged 40) Montpellier, France
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| Known for | Dugès, A. |
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| Fields | Zoology, obstetrics |
| Institutions | University of Montpellier |
| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Dugès |
Antoine Louis Dugès (born December 19, 1797 – died May 1, 1838) was a French doctor and scientist. He was an obstetrician, which means he specialized in helping mothers give birth. He was also a naturalist, someone who studies nature, especially animals and plants.
Dugès was born in Charleville-Mézières, France. His son, Alfredo Dugès, also became a famous zoologist (animal scientist). His aunt, Marie-Louise Lachapelle, was a well-known midwife, who helped women during childbirth.
Antoine Dugès's Early Life and Studies
Antoine Dugès studied medicine in Paris, France. In 1820, he started working as a prosector. This means he prepared bodies for medical study and teaching.
In 1825, he passed a special exam called an agrégation. Soon after, he became a professor of obstetrics at the University of Montpellier. This was a very important job, teaching future doctors about childbirth.
Contributions to Medicine and Science
In 1826, Antoine Dugès wrote an important textbook called Manuel d'obstétrique. This book was about obstetrics and was used by many students. He also helped publish his aunt's writings on childbirth.
As a naturalist, Dugès was very interested in animals. He studied the bones (osteology) and muscles (myology) of amphibians, like frogs and salamanders. He also did a lot of research on acarids, which are tiny creatures like mites and ticks.
In 1838, he published another important book. It was called Traité de physiologie comparée and was about how different animals' bodies work. This book helped people understand how living things are similar and different.
Antoine Dugès was a member of several important scientific groups. These included the Académie de Médecine and the Académie des sciences de Paris. He passed away in Montpellier when he was 40 years old.
Animals Named After Antoine Dugès
Sometimes, scientists name new discoveries after people they admire. Antoine Louis Dugès has two animals named in his honor:
- The Madeiran wall lizard is a type of lizard found on islands. Its scientific name is Lacerta dugesii.
- A group of freshwater flatworms, called planarians, are named Dugesia after him.
