Caspar Schamberger was a German surgeon. His name represents the first school of Western medicine in Japan and the beginning of rangaku, or Dutch studies.
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Caspar Schamberger
Pledge by a Japanese disciple to his medical teacher to keep the teachings of Caspar about pharmaceutical oils, plasters, etc. absolutely secret. Written by Shinma Michitaka and addressed to his master Sakurai Naotomo in 1771.
Titlepage of a booklet published by Caspar Schamberger dealing with people, plants, coins and other observations made during his stay in East AsiaDoctors from Germany 6
About this person
Country
GermanyCategory
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1623 to 1706 · aged 82
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