Claude-Lupicin Gras

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Claude-Lupicin Gras (* 1738 in Moirans-en-Montagne , Franche-Comté (in today's Jura department ), † March 17, 1805 in Besançon ) was a French surgeon .

Life

Claude-Lupicin Gras devoted himself to studying medicine in Paris after attending the Dôle school . After completing his studies, he returned to his homeland, where he was accepted into the medical college at Besançon and practiced as a successful doctor. He was appointed senior surgeon in the foundling house and introduced beneficial changes in the treatment of the children. His services were widely recognized and prompted him to be promoted to Professor at the Royal College of Surgery. In this position he gave lectures to educate his students and, although he was not rich himself, supported talented youngsters who lacked the necessary funds for their further education.

In 1776 Gras was accepted as a licensed medicine graduate, with his esteemed colleagues largely exempting him from the usual formalities. Soon after, he was appointed prison doctor. He conscientiously fulfilled the duties of his office and always tried to improve the lot of the prisoners. He gave them healthier food and allowed them to spend several hours a day outdoors.

After the outbreak of the French Revolution (1789) Gras withdrew to a small estate that he had acquired near Besançon. He continued to treat the poor who needed his help free of charge. He died in Besançon on March 17, 1805 at the age of 67 and, in addition to a fully elaborated manual of surgery, left behind a collection of strange observations from his practice. His son's intention to surrender them did not materialize. A detailed biography of Gras by Droz, secretary of the Besançon Academy, also went unpublished. An eulogy for him by Bouchey can be found in the memoranda of the Agricultural Society of the Doubs Department , of which he was a member.

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personal data
SURNAME Gras, Claude-Lupicine
BRIEF DESCRIPTION French surgeon
DATE OF BIRTH 1738
PLACE OF BIRTH Moirans-en-Montagne , Franche-Comté (in today's Jura department )
DATE OF DEATH March 17, 1805
Place of death Besançon