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Andreas Vesalius Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Andreas Vesalius, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Belgium.

10 records1543–15438 events2 places

Chronological biography

1543

De Humani Corporis Fabrica1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

Publishes De Humani Corporis Fabrica in Basel.

De Humani Corporis Fabrica1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

Publishes a detailed anatomical atlas based on human dissection.

Epitome Published1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

Publishes an illustrated Epitome alongside the larger Fabrica.

Fabrica Published1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

The anatomical atlas is based heavily on direct human dissection.

Galenic Errors Corrected1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

Uses direct observation to reshape the study of human anatomy.

Imperial Court Physician1543
Science / Medicine · Court Physician · Imperial Court

Enters the service of Emperor Charles V as a court physician.

Modern Human Anatomy1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

Corrects longstanding anatomical errors through direct observation of the body.

Modern Human Anatomy1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

Corrects numerous anatomical errors inherited from Galenic tradition.

Service to Charles V1543
Science / Medicine · Court Physician · Imperial Court

His anatomical reputation brings him into Habsburg court service.

Vesalius Student Epitome1543
Science / Medicine · Anatomist · Basel

The shorter work provides students with an accessible anatomical guide.

Titles and roles

Anatomist · Court Physician

Record provenance

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