Théodore de Mayerne

Swiss physician and medical writer

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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