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Revue D'Histoire De La Pharmacie
|October 20, 2001
Summary
The Gamare family, of Norman origin, included six apothecaries and two professors at the Faculty of Medicine of Paris between the 16th and 17th centuries. Several family members married into apothecary professions, highlighting a strong medical lineage.
Area of Science:
- History of Medicine
- Genealogy
- Social History
Background:
- The Gamare family, originating from Normandy, had a notable presence in the medical field.
- Their influence spanned from the late 16th to the late 17th centuries.
Discussion:
- The marriages of three Gamare granddaughters to apothecaries (Claude Vadurel, Marc-Antoine Pellet, Claude-Francois Peaget) illustrate the continuation of this medical tradition.
- This intermarriage pattern suggests a network or common interest in the pharmaceutical profession within related families.
- The marriage of Claude-Francois Peaget's daughter to the poet Crebillon indicates the family's integration into broader societal circles.
Key Insights:
- The Gamare family exhibited a strong and enduring legacy in pharmacy and medicine over two centuries.
- Genealogical connections reveal strategic marriages that reinforced the family's ties to the apothecary profession.
- The family's influence extended beyond medicine, with descendants marrying into notable cultural figures like the poet Crebillon.
Outlook:
- Further genealogical research could uncover more about the Gamare family's contributions to medicine and society.
- Investigating the professional practices of the Gamare apothecaries could provide insights into 17th-century pharmacy.
- Analyzing the social and economic standing of the Gamare family would offer a broader historical context.