Guillaume de Harsigny
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Who is Guillaume de Harsigny?
Guillaume de Harsigny, was a French doctor and court physician to the Charles V of France. One of the most notable physicians of his day, at age 92 Harsigny played a crucial role in the recovery of Charles VI of France from a coma brought about by a fit of insanity. Following his death in 1392, Harsigny was buried in a tomb at Laon which featured one of the earliest examples of medieval cadaver tomb sculpture.
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