Luis de Almeida (1525-1583) was a Portuguese surgeon, merchant and missionary of the Society of Jesus in Japan. He is credited for introducing Western medicine to Japan and establishing the first "western" hospital in Japan.
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About this person
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1525 to 1583 · aged 58
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