Background
Moniz, Egas was born on November 29, 1874 in Avanca, Portugal. Son of Fernando de Rezende and Maria de Rosario de Sousa.
Moniz, Egas was born on November 29, 1874 in Avanca, Portugal. Son of Fernando de Rezende and Maria de Rosario de Sousa.
Educated university of Coimbra, Bordeaux and Paris.
Professor University of Coimbra until 1911. Professor neurology University of Lisbon from 1911, now emeritus.
Served as director Institute of Neurology for Science Investigations, also physician Hospital of Santa Marta (both Lisbon). Deputy Portuguese Liberal Parliament. Member Academy des Ciencias (Lisbon), Academy de Medecine (Paris), Academy Brasileira de Letras, Academy de Medecine (Madrid).
Decorated Commander Legion of Honor, Grand Cross Isabella Catolica, Grand Cross Santiago de Espada.
Married Elvira de Macedo Dias, 1902.