
Flemish anatomist, physician and author (1514–1564)
1515 — 1564
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Profession
Flemish anatomist, physician and author (1514–1564)
Born
January 10, 1515
Died
1564 (age ~49)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, physician, biologist
1515
Born in Mont aux Potences - Galgenberg (1515-01-10)
1564
Died in Zakynthos
About
Andries van Wezel, latinized as Andreas Vesalius, was an anatomist and physician who wrote De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem, which is considered one of the most influential books on human anatomy and a major advance over the long-dominant work of Galen. Vesalius is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy. He was born in Brussels, which was then part of the Habsburg Netherlands. He was a professor at the University of Padua (1537–1542) and later became Imperial physician at the court of Emperor Charles V.
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Andries van Wezel, latinized as Andreas Vesalius, was an anatomist and physician who wrote De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem, which is considered one of the most influential books on human anatomy and a major advance over the long-dominant work of Galen. Vesalius is often referred to as the fo
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
Andreas Vesalius was born on January 10, 1515.
Andreas Vesalius died in 1564, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — January 10, 1515
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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