Hieronymus Fabricius
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Summary
Hieronymus Fabricius was born on May 20, 1533[1], in Acquapendente[2]. He died on May 21, 1619[3], in Padua[4]. He worked as a surgeon[5], university teacher[6], anatomist[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (542 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Field of work: anatomy[10]
- Employer: University of Padua[11]
- Educated at: University of Padua[12]
- Doctoral advisor: Gabriele Falloppio[13]
- Student: William Harvey[14], Emilio Parisano[15], Salomon Alberti[16], Thomas Fincke[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Doctoral student: William Harvey[19], Adriaan van den Spiegel[20]
- Commons category: Girolamo Fabrici[21]
- Residence: Italy[22]
- Given name: Girolamo[23]
- Student of: Gabriele Falloppio[24]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], BEIC Digital Library[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30]
- Name in native language: Girolamo Fabrici d'Acquapendente[31]
Why It Matters
Hieronymus Fabricius has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
His notable doctoral advisees include William Harvey[34], Jan Jesenius[35], and Adriaan van den Spiegel[36].
FAQs
Where was Hieronymus Fabricius born?
Hieronymus Fabricius was born in Acquapendente[2].
Where did Hieronymus Fabricius die?
Hieronymus Fabricius died in Padua[4].
What did Hieronymus Fabricius do for work?
Hieronymus Fabricius worked as a surgeon[5], university teacher[6], anatomist[7], and physician[8].
Where did Hieronymus Fabricius go to school?
Hieronymus Fabricius was educated at University of Padua[12].