Profession: Physician and Anatomist
Nationality: Flemish
Born: December 31, 1514
Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium, Holy Roman Empire
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 2, 1564 (aged 49)
Cause of Death: Became ill after being shipwrecked on the island of Zakynthos
Articles and Photos
Historical Events
- 1543-06-01 Flemish physician Andreas Vesalius publishes "De humani corporis fabrica (On the fabric of the human body in seven books)" a major step forward in understanding human anatomy [date is representative as exact date of publication unknown]
Biographies and Sources
- Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564) - The Embryo Project Encyclopedia
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Albert Sabin
Anthony Fauci
Camillo Golgi
Mae Jemison
Paracelsus