Andreas Vesalius
Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy.
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๐Biography
Andreas Vesalius was a 16th-century anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body). He is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy.
๐Major Works & Achievements
- โฆFather of modern human anatomy
- โฆAuthor of De humani corporis fabrica
- โฆRevolutionized medical science
๐ฌFamous Quotes
"I am not accustomed to saying anything with certainty after only one or two observations.
"Science demands evidence seen with one's own eyes.
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