La circulation de la célébrité médicale entre Suisse et Allemagne. Le cas Théodore Tronchin (1709-1781)

The aim of this article is to propose a mindful remark on reputation, fame and celebrity topics in Europe during 18th century, using as starting point the case of the Swiss physician Théodore Tronchin (1709-1781). Born in Geneve, he was educated in London and in Leyden as pupil of the eminent Boerhaave; in this stage of his career, he gained a valuable experience in treatments for fighting smallpox, that accrued after the inoculation of the offspring of Duke of Orleans in 1756, making him a celebrity across Europe. Digging deeper into his life, will be unfolded the dynamics behind the progression from reputation to glory passing by celebrity. Such research will be supported by different sources: private correspondence, sociability and newspaper articles.