Hippolyte-Jean Gosse
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| Born | 1834 | ||||||
| Died | 1901 | ||||||
| Residence | Geneva | ||||||
| Occupation | medical | ||||||
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1864. It is proposed that the following works should be next undertaken by the Society:— Gosse. Mémoire sur les Déformations Artificielles du Crâne. 8vo, Paris, 1855. Edited by Dr. Thurnam, F.S.A., F.A.S.L.
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Gosse, Hippolyte-Jean (1834-1901)
Born in 1834 in Geneva, Jean-Hippolyte Gosse studied medicine in Paris where he obtained his doctorate in 1863 and Medical Officer of Health, it investigates the causes of the spread of tuberculosis and suggests ways to fight against this disease. It is also a doctor of firefighters and professor of forensic medicine from 1875 to his death. Alongside his scientific activities, he leads a political career since he is an independent member of the Grand Council (1865-1866, 1875-1876, 1879-1880) and administrative advisor (executive, 1878-1882) of the city of Geneva. Passionate about archeology, history and geography, he directed in 1872 the Archaeological Museum and the Museum epigraphic. Or corresponding member of more than twenty learned societies he collector of art related to the history of Geneva objects. It is in this capacity that creates a collection of portraits continued by his son Hector Adolphe Maillart. He is the author of numerous articles on the history, prehistory, archeology, medicine, hygiene and legal medicine. Hippolyte-Jean Gosse died in Geneva in 1901 [From the Historical Dictionary of Switzerland]