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Dorotea Bucca

1360-00-00 – 1436-00-00

Portrait of Dorotea Bucca
Museo della storia di Bologna abc10 - Dorotea BocchiCredit: Own work

Life & Legacy

Dorotea Bocchi (1360–1436) (also sometimes referred to as Dorotea Bucca) was an Italian noblewoman known for studying medicine and philosophy. Dorotea was associated with the University of Bologna, though there are differing beliefs regarding the extent of her participation at the university ranging, from whether she taught or held a position there. Despite these debates, there is consensus that she flourished and was active at the university for more than 40 years, beginning from 1390 onwards.

Occupation & Career

physician

Education

University of Bologna

Legacy Highlights

Employer

University of Bologna

Education & Institutions

University of Bologna

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q2624695 — wikidata View source

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