Historical Events on July 5
Birth of François Carlo Antommarchi (1780)
On July 5, 1780, French physician François Carlo Antommarchi was born. He is best known for serving as Napoleon Bonaparte’s physician from 1818 until 1821. Antommarchi is noted for his conclusion that Napoleon’s death was due to stomach cancer.
Birth of Mathieu Jaboulay (1860)
French physician Mathieu Jaboulay was born on July 5, 1860. He is recognized for his pioneering efforts in the field of kidney transplants. Jaboulay was among the first to attempt transplanting kidneys from goats and pigs into humans suffering from chronic kidney failure.
Birth of George Nuttall (1862)
American-British bacteriologist George Nuttall was born on July 5, 1862. He is known for his research into the connection between the distribution of mosquitoes in England and the prevalence of malaria.