Charles-Prosper Ollivier d'Angers

Charles-Prosper Ollivier d'Angers
Born	1796 Angers, France
Died	1845 Paris, France
Nationality	French
Occupation	Physician, Pathologist
Known for	Work on spinal cord diseases

Charles-Prosper Ollivier d'Angers (1796–1845) was a pioneering French physician and pathologist renowned for his groundbreaking work in the study of spinal cord diseases. His contributions significantly advanced the understanding of neurology and pathology during the 19th century.

Early Life and Education

Charles-Prosper Ollivier was born in 1796 in Angers, France. He pursued his medical studies in Paris, where he was influenced by the leading medical minds of his time. Ollivier was particularly drawn to the study of the nervous system, which was a burgeoning field in medical science.

Career and Contributions

Ollivier's most notable work was his comprehensive study of the spinal cord, which he published in a seminal treatise titled Traité des Maladies de la Moelle Épinière (Treatise on Diseases of the Spinal Cord) in 1824. This work was one of the first to systematically describe various spinal cord pathologies, including myelitis, syringomyelia, and tabes dorsalis.

Spinal Cord Research

Ollivier's research provided detailed descriptions of the anatomy and pathology of the spinal cord. He meticulously documented the symptoms, progression, and potential causes of spinal cord diseases, laying the groundwork for future research in neurology. His work emphasized the importance of clinical observation and pathological correlation, which became a cornerstone of modern medical practice.

Influence and Legacy

Ollivier's contributions were recognized by his contemporaries, and his work influenced many future neurologists and pathologists. His treatise remained a reference point for spinal cord studies well into the late 19th century. Despite his early death in 1845, Ollivier's legacy persisted through his detailed clinical observations and his methodical approach to medical research.

Personal Life

Little is known about Ollivier's personal life, as he was primarily focused on his medical career. He spent most of his professional life in Paris, where he conducted his research and published his findings.

Death

Charles-Prosper Ollivier d'Angers passed away in 1845 in Paris, France. His contributions to medical science, particularly in the field of spinal cord pathology, continue to be recognized and respected.

Also see

• Neurology
• Pathology
• Spinal cord
• Myelitis
• Syringomyelia
• Tabes dorsalis