Théodore de Mayerne
Swiss physician and medical writer
Born
September 28th, 1573
451 years ago
Died
1654
371 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A prominent physician, contributed significantly to the field of medicine during the 17th century. Worked as a physician in the court of James I of England. Authored several medical texts that emphasized the practices of observation and diagnosis. His writings influenced the development of medicine in both Europe and England and were utilized by many contemporaries and successors in the medical profession.
Served as court physician to James I of England
Authored 'De l'Usage des Remèdes' and 'The Practice of Physick'
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