Theodor Zwinger | |
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.jpg) Theodor Zwinger[1] | |
| Born | 2 August 1533 Basel, Switzerland |
| Died | 10 March 1588 (aged 54) Basel, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Alma mater | University of Basel University of Lyon University of Paris University of Padua |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Doctoral advisor | Bassiano Landi |
| Other academic advisors | Thomas Platter Petrus Ramus Vettore Trincavelli Gabriele Falloppio |
| Notable students | Petrus Ryff |
Theodor Zwinger the Elder (2 August 1533 – 10 March 1588) was a Swiss physician and Renaissance humanist scholar. He made significant contributions to the emerging genres of reference and travel literature.[2] He was the first distinguished representative of a prominent Basel academic family.[3]
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- ^ « Auszug Stamm Zwimmer frühe Generationen » — family tree.