Wanted Andreas Vesalius
Article Written by: Kush Tailor
Wanted For
Andreas Vesalius is wanted for inviting Modern Anatomy. He has figured out that men and woman have the same amount of ribs. Vesalius has wronged many beliefs such as the Greek belief that says blood can flow through the ventricles of the heart. He even found out that the mandible or jaw bone is made up of one bone. His work brought important changes in human anatomy. He was able to correct 200 unquestioned theories. To learn more read his book called "De Humani Corpis Fabrica".
Born/Death
Birth: December 31st, 1514 Brussels Belgium
Death: October 15th, 1564
Family
Parents: Isabel Crabbe, Anders Van Wesel
Spouse: unknown (sources say he was married)
Education
Andreas Vesalius went to school at three universities they were the University of Louvain, University of Paris, and University of Padua.
Place of work
Sources say he worked as court physician for Charles V
Quote
If you hear a man say "I am not accustomed to saying anything after only one or two observations", it would be safe to assume that, that man is probably Andreas Vesalius.