Girolamo Fracastoro
Italian physician and poet on contagion
Born
1478
547 years ago
Died
August 6th, 1553
472 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Contributed significantly to the understanding of diseases, particularly contagion. In 1546, published 'De contagione et contagiosis morbis', which outlined theories on how diseases spread. Introduced the concept of transmission by tiny particles, predating modern germ theory. Worked in medicine while also composing poetry, blending science and literature in unique ways.
Published 'De contagione et contagiosis morbis'
Introduced early concepts of contagion
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