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Gabriele Falloppio

1523-01-01 – 1562-10-09

Portrait of Gabriele Falloppio
ФАЛЛОПИЙ, ГАБРИЕЛЕ (Fallopian, Gabriello) (ок. 1523-1562), in a 16th century portrait by unknown artistCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Gabriele Falloppio (1522/23 – 9 October 1562) was an Italian Catholic priest and anatomist often known by his Latin name Fallopius. He was one of the most important anatomists and physicians of the sixteenth century, giving his name to the fallopian tube.

Occupation & Career

surgeon, university teacher, physician, anatomist, botanist, naturalist, Catholic priest

Education

University of Ferrara; University of Padua

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Anatomical Observations

Legacy Highlights

Church

Catholic Church

Employer

University of Ferrara · University of Padua

Notable Work

Anatomical Observations

Education & Institutions

University of Ferrara · University of Padua

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q177869 — wikidata View source

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