Girolamo Fabrici (1533 - 1619)
1533-05-20Acquapendente, Italy1619-05-21Padua, ItalyItaly
Girolamo Fabrici
Girolamo Fabrici d'Acquapendente, also known as Girolamo Fabrizio or Hieronymus Fabricius, was an Italian anatomist and surgeon and the founder of embryology. The Latinised form of his name, under which his works can be found, is Hieronymus Fabricius (ab Aquapendente).
Date and place of birt: | 20 may 1533, Acquapendente, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 21 may 1619, Padua, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Anatomist, Doctor, Scientist, Surgeon |