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René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826), French physician. He invented the stethoscope in 1816, while working at the Hôpital Necker, and pioneered its use in diagnosing various chest conditions. Location: INSTITUTO DE HISTORIA DE LA
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