René Quinton
René Quinton | |
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Quinton in 1908 | |
| Born | René Joseph Quinton 15 December 1866 Chaumes-en-Brie, France |
| Died | 9 July 1925 (aged 58) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Loches-sur-Ource, France |
| Occupation | Biologist |
| Title | President and founder of the Ligue nationale aérienne, vice president of the Ligue aéronautique de France |
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| Awards | Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur, Croix de guerre (France), 5 Palms, 2 Stars, Croix de guerre (Belgium), Chevalier de l'Ordre de Léopold (Belgium), Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom), Distinguished Service Cross (United States), Lieutenant-colonel d'artillerie de réserve |
René Joseph Quinton (French pronunciation: [ʁəne kɛ̃tɔ̃]; 15 December 1866 – 9 July 1925) was a French biologist, aviation pioneer and decorated World War I soldier.
In his biology career, Quinton developed a treatment based on seawater injections which he called sérum de Quinton. An aviation pioneer, he was vice president of the Ligue aéronautique de France and a proponent of the development of aviation in France.
During World War I, he rose through the ranks to become an Officer of the Legion of Honour at the end the war, with multiple additional awards and decorations from France and its Allies. After the war, he was made a Commander.