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António Egas Moniz

António Egas Moniz (1874–1955) was a Portuguese politician, neuroscientist and physician.

Also recorded as Antonio C.de Abreu Freire Egas Moniz; Antonio Egas Moniz; Egas Moniz.

Overview

Recorded at birth as António Caetano de Abreu Freire de Resende.

Born at Avanca in 1874, died at Lisbon in 1955.

In detail

António Egas Moniz studied at University of Coimbra and University of Lisbon. the recorded working language is Portuguese.

The field of work recorded is neurologist.

Employment is recorded with University of Coimbra and University of Lisbon. Positions recorded include ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Membership is recorded of Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL and Académie Nationale de Médecine.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal, honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux, doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon and Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “António Egas Moniz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q273219: António Egas Moniz

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