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Facts

Also Known As Guillaume de Ballonius
Born 1538 • Paris • France
Died 1616 (aged 78) • Paris • France
Notable Works “Epidemiorum”
Subjects Of Study diphtheria • epidemic • measles • plague • rheumatism • whooping cough

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