Miguel Servetus
Spanish physician and theologian
1511 — 1553
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish physician and theologian
Born
October 9, 1511
Died
1553 (age ~42)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, astronomer, physician
Kingdom of FranceBorn in Villanueva de SigenaDied in Geneva
1511
Born in Villanueva de Sigena (1511-10-09)
1553
Died in Geneva
About
Michael Servetus was a Spanish theologian, physician, cartographer, and Renaissance humanist. He was the first European to correctly describe the function of pulmonary circulation, as discussed in Christianismi Restitutio (1553). He was a polymath versed in many sciences: mathematics, astronomy and meteorology, geography, human anatomy, medicine and pharmacology, as well as jurisprudence, translation, poetry, and the scholarly study of the Bible in its original languages.
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Who is Miguel Servetus?+
Michael Servetus was a Spanish theologian, physician, cartographer, and Renaissance humanist. He was the first European to correctly describe the function of pulmonary circulation, as discussed in Christianismi Restitutio (1553). He was a polymath versed in many sciences: mathematics, astronomy and
What does the name Miguel mean?+
The name Miguel means "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Miguel Servetus born?+
Miguel Servetus was born on October 9, 1511.
When did Miguel Servetus die?+
Miguel Servetus died in 1553, at approximately 42 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.
The name Miguel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or Spanish.. Etymology: Miguel. Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Miguel — October 9, 1511
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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