Franciscus Sylvius
Dutch physician and chemist of Leyden, Netherlands · Netherlands · On the map · Doctors · Lived 1614 to 1672 · aged 58
Franciscus Sylvius was a Dutch physician and scientist who was an early champion of Descartes', Van Helmont's and William Harvey's work and theories.
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He was one of the earliest defenders of the theory of circulation of the blood in the Netherlands, and commonly falsely cited as the inventor of gin - others pinpoint the origin of gin to Italy.
Country
Netherlands
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1614 to 1672 · aged 58
