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GIROLAMO FRACASTORO Italian physician, astronomer and poet, who wrote a poem about syphilis. (His birthdate may be 1483) Date: CIRCA 1478 - 1553
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1478 1483 1553 Astronomer Girolamo Physician Poem Syphilis Wrote Fracastoro
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1. Title: Girolamo Fracastoro - The Renaissance Polymath: Physician, Astronomer, and Poet who Described the Symptoms of Syphilis Girolamo Fracastoro (circa 1478-1553) was an influential Italian scholar, renowned for his significant contributions to medicine, astronomy, and poetry during the Renaissance period. Born in Verona around 1478, Fracastoro's intellectual curiosity and versatility set him apart from his contemporaries. This portrait depicts Fracastoro in the prime of his life, with a thoughtful expression and a pen in hand, symbolizing his literary pursuits. Fracastoro is best known for his groundbreaking work in medicine, specifically for his description of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease that was spreading rapidly throughout Europe at the time. In his seminal work, "Syphilis sive Morbus Gallicus" (1530), Fracastoro coined the term "syphilis" and provided an accurate description of its symptoms, making it one of the earliest and most comprehensive accounts of the disease. Fracastoro's interest in astronomy is evident in his astronomical treatise, "De Sphaera," published in 1540. In this work, he presented a heliocentric model of the universe, predating the more famous works of Copernicus and Galileo. Fracastoro's poetic talents are showcased in his collection of poems, "Syllarum Quinque Libri," published in 1506, which includes the famous poem "Basilica," a celebration of the beauty of nature. This image of Girolamo Fracastoro serves as a testament to the remarkable intellect and versatility of the Renaissance man, whose contributions to various fields continue to influence our understanding of the world.
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