French physiologist and parapsychologist (1850-1935)
Charles Richet was a French scientist (1850-1935) who made contributions to physiology while also investigating paranormal phenomena like telepathy and spiritualism. His work bridged mainstream science and the study of psychic experiences, reflecting the scientific interests of his era.
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Charles Robert Richet ( French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl ʁɔbɛʁ ʁiʃɛ]; 25 August 1850 – 4 December 1935) was a French physiologist at the Collège de France and immunology pioneer. In 1913, he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "in recognition of his work on anaphylaxis". Richet devoted many years to the study of paranormal and spiritualist phenomena, coining the term "ectoplasm". He believed in the inferiority of black people, was a proponent of eugenics, and presided over the French Eugenics Society towards the end of his life. The Richet line of professorships of medical science continued through his son Charles and his grandson Gabriel. Gabriel Richet was also one of the pioneers of European nephrology.
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