Eugenio Espejo
Ecuadorian physician and legal scholar
Born
1747
279 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Ecuador
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A pioneering figure in Ecuador's Enlightenment, contributions included advancements in medical knowledge and the legal framework of the nation. Shared insights on human anatomy and health practices, authored important texts on medicine and law, and championed intellectual freedom. Engaged in political and social reform, aiming for a better society.
Published 'La medicina de los naturales de la Nueva Granada'
Contributed to the establishment of the first hospital in Quito
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