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Henri Laborit

French physician, writer and philosopher (1914-1995)

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Henri Laborit

French physician, writer and philosopher (1914-1995)

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Henri Laborit was a French surgeon, neurobiologist, writer and philosopher. In 1952, Laborit was instrumental in the development of the drug chlorpromazine, published his findings, and convinced three psychiatrists to test it on a patient, resulting in great success. Laborit was recognized for his work, but as a surgeon searching for an anesthetic, he came to be at odds with psychiatrists who made their own discoveries and competing claims.

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Occupation: chemist, philosopher, screenwriter, neurologist
Citizenship: France
Born: November 21, 1914
Died: May 18, 1995

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Maria Laboritchild

My American Uncleknown for Éloge de la fuiteknown for University of Parisemployer Val-de-Grâceemployer Hôpital Boucicautemployer Lycée Carnoteducated at École du service de santé des armées de Bordeauxeducated at Francecountry of citizenship

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Henri Laborit was a French surgeon, neurobiologist, writer and philosopher. In 1952, Laborit was instrumental in the development of the drug chlorpromazine, published his findings, and convinced three psychiatrists to test it on a patient, resulting in great success. Laborit was recognized for his work, but as a surgeon searching for an anesthetic, he came to be at odds with psychiatrists who made their own discoveries and competing claims.

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Occupation: chemist, philosopher, screenwriter, neurologist
Citizenship: France
Born: November 21, 1914
Died: May 18, 1995

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Maria Laboritchild

My American Uncleknown for Éloge de la fuiteknown for University of Parisemployer Val-de-Grâceemployer Hôpital Boucicautemployer Lycée Carnoteducated at École du service de santé des armées de Bordeauxeducated at Francecountry of citizenship