André Levret [SEP] date of death
André Levret
André Levret (8 January 1703 in Paris – 22 January 1780) was a French obstetrician who practised medicine in Paris. He was a contemporary of famed English obstetrician William Smellie (1697–1763), and along with Jean-Louis Baudelocque (1745–1810), helped advance the science of obstetrics in 18th century France.
Levret is considered by many to be the most influential figure in 18th century French obstetrics. He is known for his work involving breech maneuvers and Caesarean sections. He was the author of a number
- November 30 – Isaac Newton is elected president of the Royal Society in London, a position he will hold until his death in 1727.
Births.
- January 8 – André Levret, French obstetrician (died 1780)
- January 15 – Johann Ernst Hebenstreit, German physician and naturalist (died 1757)
- June 21 – Joseph Lieutaud, French physician (died 1780)
- August 23 – Robert James, English physician (died 1776)
- September 16 – Guillaume-François Rouelle, French