Yves Delage
French zoologist (1854–1920)
Died aged 66TaurusFrance
Biography
Yves Delage (13 May 1854 – 7 October 1920) was a French zoologist known for his work into invertebrate physiology and anatomy. He also discovered the function of the semicircular canals in the inner ear. He is also famous for noting and preparing a speech on the Turin Shroud, arguing in favour of its authenticity. Delage estimated the probability that the image on the shroud was not caused by the body of Jesus Christ as 1 in 10 billion.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- director
Employers / organisations
- University of Paris
- Station biologique de Roscoff
- École pratique des hautes études
Awards & honours (7)
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Darwin Medal
- honorary doctor of the Jagiellonian University of Krakow
- honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen
- Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Jean Reynaud Prize
Quick answers about Yves Delage
- How old was Yves Delage?
- Yves Delage died on October 7, 1920 at the age of 66.
- When is Yves Delage's birthday?
- Yves Delage was born on May 13, 1854.
- Where was Yves Delage born?
- Yves Delage was born in Avignon.
- What is Yves Delage's zodiac sign?
- Yves Delage's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Yves Delage's nationality?
- Yves Delage is a citizen of France.
- What does Yves Delage do?
- Yves Delage is known as zoologist, marine biologist, biologist.
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