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Johannes Walaeus
1604-12-27 – 1649-01-01
Life & Legacy
Johannes Walaeus (born Jan de Wale; also known as Johannes de Wale; 1604–1649) was a Dutch physician and illustrious professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Leiden University.
He was graduated Doctor of Medicine in 1631, when he defended his dissertation, entitled Disputiatio medica de febribus at Leiden University. Two years after that, he was nominated Professor extraordinarius. In 1648, he was offered full professorship at Leiden University. Johannes Walaeus was a son of the theologian Antonius Walaeus.
Occupation & Career
physician, anatomist, university teacher, academic, biologist, writer
Education
Leiden University
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Leiden University
Education & Institutions
Leiden University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2585807 — wikidata View source
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