Jacques Dubois

Jacques Dubois (1478 – 14 January 1555), also known as Jacobus Sylvius in Latin, was a French anatomist in Paris.

Read more about Jacques Dubois:  First Years, Early Grammar of French, From Philosophy To Medicine, Sylvius As A Teacher, Contributions To Anatomy

Famous quotes containing the words jacques and/or dubois:

    Simone Clouseau: Jacques would make a wonderful father. He has many redeeming qualities, you know.
    Sir Charles: Name one.
    Simone Clouseau: Oh, he’s kind, loyal, faithful, obedient.
    Sir Charles: You’re either married to a boy scout or a dachshund.
    Blake Edwards (b. 1922)

    These doctors, they’ve got no mercy on you, ‘specially if you’re black. Ah! I’ve seen ‘em, many a time, but, they never come after me, I never gave ‘em a chance—not the first time.
    —Sylvia Dubois (1788?–1889)