Louis-Joseph Alcide Railliet
Louis-Joseph Alcide Railliet (also known as Alcide Railliet, born 11 March 1852 at La Neuville-lès-Wasigny in the Ardennes – died 25 December 1930) was a French veterinarian and helminthologist.
Louis-Joseph Alcide Railliet | |
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Medal in honour of Alcide Railliet | |
| Born | 11 March 1852 |
| Died | 25 December 1930 (aged 78) |
| Citizenship | French |
| Known for | Veterinary Parasitology Helminthology |
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| Author abbrev. (zoology) | Railliet |
Professor at the Veterinary School of Alfort, he is considered one of the founders of modern parasitology and wrote several books of veterinary parasitology. He chaired the Société zoologique de France in 1891. He was a member of the French Académie Nationale de Médecine, from 29 December 1896 to his death. He received the Legion of Honor.
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