Statue of René Laennec by Eugène-Louis Lequesne, Bronze monument in Place Saint Corentin, Quimper, France
The statue by Eugène-Louis Lequesne portrays René Laennec standing tall with precise anatomical details and traditional 19th-century medical attire.
Created to honor René Laennec, the French physician who invented the stethoscope in 1816 and revolutionized medical examination techniques.
The monument represents French medical advancement through the figure of Laennec, who studied pulmonary diseases and developed diagnostic methods.
The statue stands at coordinates 47.996072, -4.102047, near the Saint Corentin Cathedral and remains accessible throughout the year.
Local medical students gather at this monument during graduation ceremonies to commemorate the legacy of early French medical innovation.
Location: Quimper
GPS coordinates: 47.99607,-4.10205
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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