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Charles Richet
Charles Richet

Charles Richet (August 25, 1850 - December 4, 1935) was a French physiologist and psychologist known for his contributions to the fields of physiological psychology and neurophysiology. His research had a profound impact on the development of psychology and neuroscience. more

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