Joseph-Guichard Duverney (1648-1730). Médecin, anatomiste et chercheur aux xviie et xviiie siècles

Duverney was a leader in the field of research and education, because he worked as a physician, as a surgeon and he led many scientific works. To Peltier, he was the first academic professor of surgery. His wonderful career was explained by his heavy interest in knowledge. He became one of the main actors of the scientific revolution of the 17th century, especially concerning the methods of investigation in the medical science. He had so much fear for imperfect purposes, that many scientists of his century called him the Master. The only work he published about the anatomy and physiology of the ear and audition, was a world success, and is still amazing today. During about 50 years, Duverney allowed many advances in the field of osteology, otology, embryology, respiratory and circulatory physiology, but also provided competent pupils as Winslow, Sénac, Petit, Dionis, Valsalva. Duverney is still frequently cited by veterinary and dentists for many descriptions in animal anatomy. He died at the age of 82 years, and worked for the service of science until his death. His legacy consists of many works, some have been used by his pupils to highlight all the benefits he gave to the scientific community.