Mina Minovici
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Mina Minovici (ˈmina ˈminovit͡ʃʲ; 1857 – April 25, 1933) was a Romania
n forensic scientist, famous for his extensive research regarding cadaverous alkaloids, putrefaction
, simulated mind diseases, and criminal anthropology
. Professor Mina Minovici, Director of the first Institute of Legal Medicine built in Bucharest
, Romania
in 1892, and the founder of the modern medico-legal system, was one of the most prominent personalities in this field of activity in Europe at that time. In 1885 he started his forensic training in Paris with Professor Paul Brouardel
and soon after he became his assistant. He was the first to expand the concept of the morgue and created the term "legal medicine" as a way of organizing research, teaching and forensic activity. His Institute, founded in 1892, was demolished in 1985 by the Ceauşescu
regime.
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n forensic scientist, famous for his extensive research regarding cadaverous alkaloids, putrefaction
Putrefaction
Putrefaction is one of seven stages in the decomposition of the body of a dead animal. It can be viewed, in broad terms, as the decomposition of proteins, in a process that results in the eventual breakdown of cohesion between tissues and the liquefaction of most organs.-Description:In terms of...
, simulated mind diseases, and criminal anthropology
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The term "anthropology" is from the Greek anthrōpos , "man", understood to mean mankind or humanity, and -logia , "discourse" or "study", and was first used in 1501 by German...
. Professor Mina Minovici, Director of the first Institute of Legal Medicine built in Bucharest
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
in 1892, and the founder of the modern medico-legal system, was one of the most prominent personalities in this field of activity in Europe at that time. In 1885 he started his forensic training in Paris with Professor Paul Brouardel
Paul Brouardel
Paul Camille Hippolyte Brouardel was a French pathologist.In 1858 he became an externe at the Hôpital Cochin in Paris, and in 1865 earned his medical doctorate. In 1873 he became director of medical services at the Hôpital Saint-Antoine and la Pitié...
and soon after he became his assistant. He was the first to expand the concept of the morgue and created the term "legal medicine" as a way of organizing research, teaching and forensic activity. His Institute, founded in 1892, was demolished in 1985 by the Ceauşescu
Nicolae Ceausescu
Nicolae Ceaușescu was a Romanian Communist politician. He was General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party from 1965 to 1989, and as such was the country's second and last Communist leader...
regime.