
Italian anatomist (1523-1562)
1523 — 1562
Quick Facts
Profession
Italian anatomist (1523-1562)
Born
January 1, 1523
Died
1562 (age ~39)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
physician, naturalist, surgeon
1523
Born in Modena (1523-01-01)
1562
Died in Padua
About
Gabriele Falloppio was an Italian Catholic priest and anatomist often known by his Latin name Fallopius. He was one of the most important anatomists and physicians of the sixteenth century, giving his name to the fallopian tube.
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Gabriele Falloppio was an Italian Catholic priest and anatomist often known by his Latin name Fallopius. He was one of the most important anatomists and physicians of the sixteenth century, giving his name to the fallopian tube.
The name Gabriel means "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is of Portuguese origin.
Gabriel Falloppio was born on January 1, 1523.
Gabriel Falloppio died in 1562, at approximately 39 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)
The name Gabriel is of Portuguese origin, meaning "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gabriel — January 1, 1523
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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