# Jean Mery

> Jean Méry was a French surgeon and pioneer anatomist. He served as a chief surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu and published his anatomical studies in a series of papers. Through studies on human cadavers and animals he made anatomical comparisons and attempted to explain physiology and functioning. He was involved in the professionalization of surgery, establishing a systematic course of anatomical dissections for medical students.

*French surgeon and anatomist*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Doctor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Doctors
- **Country:** France
- **Born:** 1645-01-06
- **Died:** 1722-11-03
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Jean Méry was a French surgeon and pioneer anatomist. He served as a chief surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu and published his anatomical studies in a series of papers. Through studies on human cadavers and animals he made anatomical comparisons and attempted to explain physiology and functioning. He was involved in the professionalization of surgery, establishing a systematic course of anatomical dissections for medical students.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.9
- **Momentum:** 15.6

## Sources
- [Jean Méry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_M%C3%A9ry)
- [Jean Méry](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_M%C3%A9ry)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22826147)

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