Thomas Platter the Younger
Swiss physician and author of texts
Born
Died
1628
398 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A physician and author active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Focused on medical education and the practice of medicine. Contributed to the understanding of anatomy and illness through written works. Also involved in the development of educational practices in medicine. Participated in the intellectual discussions of the time, influencing future generations of physicians and scholars.
Authored medical texts on anatomy
Developed educational practices in medicine
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