Historical Events tagged with "autopsy"
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First Post-Mortem Autopsy for Teaching in Vienna
Galeazzo di Santa Sofia, an Italian professor, conducted the first recorded post-mortem autopsy specifically for educational purposes at the Heiligen-Geist Spital in Vienna. This groundbreaking event aimed to enhance medical understanding and anatomy knowledge among students and practitioners alike. Di Santa Sofia's work marked a significant shift in medical education, emphasizing empirical observation and the importance of direct study of human anatomy. The autopsy also drew attention to the evolving role of medicine in society during this period.
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