Andreas Vesalius

Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564) was an anatomist, physician and surgeon.

Also recorded as Andries van Wesel; Vesalius, Andreas, 1514-1564.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Andries Wytinck van Wesel.

Born at Mont aux Potences - Galgenberg in 1514, died at Zakynthos in 1564.

In detail

Andreas Vesalius studied at University of Paris, University of Padua and Old University of Leuven. training under Jacques Dubois, Jean Fernel and Johann Winter von Andernach is recorded. Levinus Lemnius and Felice Accoramboni are recorded as having studied under Andreas Vesalius. the recorded working language is Latin.

The field of work recorded is anatomy, medicine and surgery. Galen is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Flanders and Flemish Region. Employment is recorded with University of Padua, University of Pisa and University of Bologna.

Works named in the authority record are De humani corporis fabrica.

Work by Andreas Vesalius is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art and Auckland Art Gallery.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Andreas Vesalius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q170267: Andreas Vesalius

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