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Adrien Proust

Marcel Proust's father (1834–1903)

  • Fame49.9
  • Momentum0.8
  • Wikipedia2K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1834–1903, aged 69France
France flagFranceDoctorsDoctor
  • Wikipedia
    18 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1834–1903
    Aged 69
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-08-24

Adrien Achille Proust was a French epidemiologist and hygienist. He was the father of novelist Marcel Proust and doctor Robert Proust. He was a pioneer of public health and sanitary measures in France. He promoted the use of quarantines, sanitary measures, social distancing and cordons to control outbreaks of infectious disease. He was also involved in improving health among the working classes and studied a number of occupational diseases.

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49.9
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Momentum0.8
Historical15.6
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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