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Santiago Ramon y Cajal

Spanish physician and histologist, one of the founders of modern neurobiology. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 1906
Date of Birth: 01.05.1852
Country: Spain

Content:
  1. Biography of Santiago Ramon y Cajal
  2. Contributions to Neuroscience
  3. Later Years and Legacy

Biography of Santiago Ramon y Cajal

Early Life and Education

Santiago Ramon y Cajal was born on May 1, 1852, in Petilla de Aragon, Spain.

From a young age, he showed a talent for art, which later played a significant role in his scientific career. However, his father insisted that he pursue a medical profession.

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While studying at the College of "Fathers of Medicine" and the Huerta Institute, Ramon y Cajal struggled to adhere to strict discipline and began skipping classes. His father sent him to apprentice with a barber and then a shoemaker as a punishment. After realizing that his son had learned these trades, his father decided to teach him anatomy.

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