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Yves Delage

French zoologist

Died when: 66 years 147 days (796 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Yves Delage

Yves Delage (13 May 1854 – 7 October 1920) was a French zoologist known for his work into invertebrate physiology and anatomy.He also discovered the function of the semicircular canals in the inner ear.

He is also famous for noting and preparing a speech on the Turin Shroud, arguing in favour of its authenticity.

Delage estimated the probability that the image on the shroud was not caused by the body of Jesus Christ as 1 in 10 billion.


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