Girolamo Fracastoro

Italian physician and poet on contagion

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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