Ambroise Paré was a French surgeon born in 1510, known for his significant contributions to the field of medicine during the Renaissance. He served as a royal surgeon for several French kings and is often regarded as the father of modern surgery. Paré introduced innovative techniques and improved surgical practices, particularly in the treatment of wounds and fractures. He is famous for developing new methods for amputations and for advocating the use of ligatures to stop bleeding instead of cauterization. Paré also published several influential works, including La Méthode de traiter les plaies, which helped to advance surgical knowledge and practices in Europe.