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Henri Rendu

Henri Jules Louis Marie Rendu (24 July 1844 – 16 April 1902) was a French physician born in Paris. He was related to glaciologist Louis Rendu (1789–1859).

He initially received an education in sciences at the school of agronomy in Rennes, and from 1865 studied medicine in Paris, becoming an interne in 1868 at the Hôpital Saint-Antoine. He served as a military surgeon during the Franco-Prussian War, and a few years later worked in the department of Pierre Potain (1825–1901) at the Hôpital Necker in Paris.

In 1877 he became médecin des hôpitaux, earning his agrégation the following year with a dissertation on chronic nephritis called Etude comparative des néphrites chroniques. In 1885 he was appointed head of the department of medicine at Hôpital Necker, a position he maintained for the rest of his career.

In 1897 Rendu was elected to the Académie Nationale de Médecine. He was a prolific writer, with many of his medical articles being published in the Bulletin de la Société anatomique de Paris, of which he was its editor in 1873-74. Throughout his career he held an avid interest in natural sciences, and spent considerable time as a botanical collector.

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Some of their strengths

Henri Rendu has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intense, Imaginative, Creative, Bold, Confident, and Passionate.

Bold and Confident

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Henri Rendu is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.

Soulful and Intuitive

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Henri Rendu well know them as someone who can be graceful, romantic, and reserved, like gentle rain.

Inventive and Clever

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Henri Rendu as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.

A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.

Dynamic and Imaginative

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Henri Rendu is someone who can bring a purifying element to situations, and who is a risk-taker with vision and imagination.

They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.

Creative and Leadership-oriented

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Henri Rendu tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.

Some of Henri Rendu's challenges

While Henri Rendu has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Henri Rendu can be Emotional, Self-centered, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Complicated, Brusque, and Standoffish.

Arrogant and Status-seeking

One of Henri Rendu's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.

Henri Rendu must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Unfocused and Indecisive

Henri Rendu is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.

Domineering and Stubborn

Finally, Henri Rendu also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.

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