Homage to Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Marinescu

(28 February 1863 – 15 May 1938). Romanian neurologist, founder of the Romanian School of Neurology

Marinescu achieved his formation at the neurological school of Salpêtrière Hospital (France) under the impact of J.M.Charcot's personality . Marinescu belongs to those great neurologists who founded the bases of modern neurology at the beginning of the XXth century.
Gheorghe Marinescu was an eminent teacher. In his lectures he emphasised ideas and gave perspective for further investigations. Recognition in the form of honours came to him from many countries. It was he above all others who was chosen to represent the students of Charcot when the centenary of the great master was celebrated in 1925.

Dr. Gheorghe Marinescu and Dr. Ioan Dumitrescu shared a lifetime long friendship. Marinescu used to enjoy summer vacations at the Tarnaveni Hospital.

Dr. Marinescu, his wife and his friend Dr. Ioan Dumitrescu at the hospital Târnaveni, 1930.

Dr. Marinescu  receiving in his laboratory the French Honour Legion at higest degree