![René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826), French physician. He invented the stethoscope in 1816, while working at the Hôpital Necker, and pioneered its use in diagnosing various chest conditions. Location: INSTITUTO DE HISTORIA DE LA René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826), French physician. He invented the stethoscope in 1816, while working at the Hôpital Necker, and pioneered its use in diagnosing various chest conditions. Location: INSTITUTO DE HISTORIA DE LA](https://www.superstock.com/cdn/4409/Comp/4409-17272087.webp)
René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826), French physician. He invented the stethoscope in 1816, while working at the Hôpital Necker, and pioneered its use in diagnosing various chest conditions. Location: INSTITUTO DE HISTORIA DE LA
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![Rene Laennec (1781-1826), French physician and inventor of the stethoscope. He developed methods of medical diagnosis from heart and lung sounds heard through the stethoscope. Portrait lithograph by Ambroise Tardieu, ca. 1820. - SuperStock Rene Laennec (1781-1826), French physician and inventor of the stethoscope. He developed methods of medical diagnosis from heart and lung sounds heard through the stethoscope. Portrait lithograph by Ambroise Tardieu, ca. 1820. - SuperStock](https://www.superstock.com/cdn/4048/Comp/4048-6038.webp)