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Bernardino Genga
1620-01-01 – 1690-01-01

Life & Legacy
Bernardino Genga (1636 – after 1694) was a scholar of Classical medical texts, editing several works of Hippocrates. He also had a great interest in the preparation of anatomical specimens as well as the anatomy of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. These interests led to his work at the French Academy in Rome, where he taught anatomy to artists.
Occupation & Career
physician, anatomist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2898894 — wikidata View source
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