René Laennec date of birth:

February 17, 1781

How old was René Laennec when died?

45

Where was René Laennec born?

Quimper, France

When did René Laennec die?

August 13, 1826

Where did René Laennec die?

Ploare, France

René Laennec body shape:

Athletic

What color are René Laennec's eyes?

Blue

What color is René Laennec's hair?

Brown - Light

Is René Laennec gay or straight?

Straight

What religion is René Laennec?

Roman Catholic

What is René Laennec's ethnicity?

White

What is René Laennec nationality?

French

What is René Laennec's occupation?

Inventor

Why did René Laennec die?

tuberculosis

Short Biography

René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec (17 February 1781 – 13 August 1826) was a French physician. He invented the stethoscope in 1816, while working at the Hôpital Necker and pioneered its use in diagnosing various chest conditions.