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Founded the first school for pilots in the world
Founded the first school for pilots in the world
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[SCIENCE] RenÈ Quinton (1866-1925), also named French Darwin, was a naturalist, physiologist and biologist. At the end of the 19th century, Quinton worked with …tienne-Jules Marey, Member of academy of medicine and president of the academy of sciences. In 1896, he formulated the theory of constance that made him called the French Darwin. Quinton worked as assistant at the Laboratoire de Pathologie Physiologique in the CollËge de France. He studied temperatures and salt concentration between species. He observed that ocean water is quite similar to human blood and made it drinkable and injectable. Successful experiments on animals and humans made Quinton plasma registered as medicine in many countries. His work was also significant in the development of aviation. Quinton co-founded the Aero-club de France. In 1908, he also founded the first school for pilots in the world named Ligue Nationale AÈrienne. Quinton worked with Paul Doumer, AndrÈ Michelin et Paul PainlevÈ. TLS, 1907, 1p, approx. 5-1/4 x 8-1/4". Signed Quinton. VG
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