Michael Servetus

Spanish physician and theologian

Michael Servetus - Spanish physician and theologian
Born

September 29th, 1511
513 years ago

Died

October 27th, 1553
471 years ago — 42 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Spain

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A physician, cartographer, and theologian who significantly contributed to medical knowledge during the Renaissance period. Detailed the pulmonary circulation of blood, challenging the prevailing theories of the time. Active in religious debates, supported anti-Trinitarian views, which led to controversy. Ultimately captured and executed for heresy due to religious beliefs, marking significant historical events in both science and theology.

Described the pulmonary circulation of blood

Critiqued Trinitarianism leading to execution

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