About René Laennec

René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec was a French medical doctor and musician. His skill at carving his own wooden flutes led him to invent the stethoscope in 1816, while working at the Hôpital Necker. He pioneered its use in diagnosing various chest conditions.

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René Laennec

French physician, inventor of stethoscope (1781-1826)

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About René Laennec

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Born

February 17, 1781

Died

August 13, 1826

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