Luigi Galvani: Quick Facts
Facts
| Born | September 9, 1737 • Bologna • Italy |
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| Died | December 4, 1798 (aged 61) • Bologna • Cisalpine Republic |
| Notable Works | “Commentary on the Effect of Electricity on Muscular Motion” • “Dell’uso e dell’attività dell’arco conduttore nella contrazione dei muscoli” |
| Subjects Of Study | bioelectricity • muscle contraction • nerve impulse |
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