Georges Hayem

1841–1933 (age 92)

Physician

Biography

Georges Hayem (1841–1933) devoted his career to advancing medicine, particularly in the study of blood disorders, and his careful observations helped shape modern hematology.

He is interred at Père Lachaise Cemetery, where his scientific contributions are recalled with respect by physicians and the wider public alike.

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