Félix Vicq-d'Azyr Scientist

Félix Vicq d'Azyr (French: [feliks vik daziʁ]; 23 April 1746 – 20 June 1794) was a French physician and anatomist, the originator of comparative anatomy and discoverer of the theory of homology in biology.

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Félix Vicq-d'Azyr
Birth dateApril 23, 1746
Birth place
Normandy , Valognes
Nationality
France
Date of deathJune 20, 1794
Place of death
Paris
Education
University of Paris
Known for
Comparative anatomy
Homology (biology)

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Field of study
Anatomy
Physician

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