# Claude Bernard — What Is to Be Done? character guide

> Claude Bernard in What Is to Be Done? by Nikolay Chernyshevsky.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Claude, Bernard

**First appearance:** 0063-xxii-a-theoretical-conversation

## Who they are

French physiologist referenced in theoretical discussions.

## In the story

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as a famous scientist who spoke respectfully about Kirsánof's works, helping him secure his doctorate and professorship.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_to_be_done_se/chapters/iii)

Mentioned as the famous Parisian scientist whose endorsement boosted Kirsánof's reputation among the Petersburg medical elite.

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