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Paul Jacques Malouin
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| Born | 27 June 1701 Caen, France
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| Died | 3 January 1778 (aged 76) Versailles, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Epidemiology |
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| Fields | Physician and Chemist |
| Institutions | University of Paris |
Paul Jacques Malouin (born June 27, 1701 – died January 3, 1778) was a French doctor and scientist. He was known for his work in both medicine and chemistry. Malouin studied how diseases spread and also found a way to protect iron from rust.
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Paul Malouin's Life and Work
Early Life and Education
Paul Jacques Malouin was born in Caen, France. His father wanted him to study law in Paris. But Paul chose to study medicine instead. He earned his medical degree in 1730.
Starting a Medical Practice
In 1734, Malouin moved to Paris and opened his own medical practice. He quickly became very popular. Important people, including nobles and even the royal family, became his patients.
Joining the French Academy of Sciences
In 1742, Malouin joined the French Academy of Sciences. He was helped by a distant relative, Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle. Malouin was especially interested in how chemistry could be used in medicine.
Professor of Chemistry
By 1745, Malouin became a chemistry professor. He taught at the Jardin du Roi, which was a famous garden and research center.
Studying Epidemics in Paris
For nine years, from 1746 to 1754, Malouin studied diseases spreading in Paris. These were called epidemics. He wrote down his findings in his Mémoires. He noticed that these diseases were connected to the air temperature. This was an early step in understanding how diseases spread.
Working for the Royal Family
In 1753, Malouin started working for the French royal court. He bought the position of doctor to the queen. Later, in 1770, he also became the doctor for the Dauphine, who was the future queen. He spent more and more time at the royal court. He even had rooms at the Louvre and in Versailles.
Discovering Galvanizing
In 1742, Malouin described an important process. He showed how to coat iron by dipping it in melted zinc. This method is now called hot-dip galvanizing. It helps protect iron from rusting.
Other Achievements
Malouin became a member of the Royal Society in 1753. This is a very old and respected scientific group in England. In 1767, he became a professor at the Collège de France. He continued teaching medicine there until he passed away in 1778.
