Ο Charles Risse (Charles Robert Richet, 1850-1935) born in Paris on 25 August 1850, was a French physiologist, writer and intellectual with a wide range of scientific work. He worked in the field of medicine and physiology, with a particular interest in allergology and anaphylaxis, for which he received the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1913.

His research covered many areas, including the physiology of the nervous system, respiration, and experimentation in thermoregulation. At the same time, he was involved in writing literary and philosophical works, and developed an interest in parapsychology, approaching topics such as hypnotism and the phenomena of spiritualism.

With regard to Freemasonry, Risse was initiated into a lodge in France, given his intellectual background and his participation in the prominent circles of the time.

Richet had a keen interest in the spiritual and philosophical issues of his time, including his studies of phenomena such as hypnosis and spiritualism, which indicates his involvement with the wider intellectual and esoteric circles in which Freemasonry was influential.

Charles Risse left his mark not only on physiology but also on the wider sciences and culture of his time.

He died on 4 December 1935 in Paris, leaving behind a rich scientific and intellectual work.