Hippolytus Guarinonius
Italian physician and polymath
Born
Died
1654
372 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Born in 1571, this individual contributed to medicine and various scientific fields. Work included studies in botany, physiology, and anatomy. Authored multiple medical texts that influenced contemporary practices. Served as a physician and engaged in academic pursuits that bridged multiple disciplines. The legacy includes extensive research that laid groundwork for future medical advancements.
Authored 'De medicina' and 'De simplicibus'
Contributed to botanical studies
Influenced anatomical and physiological understanding
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