Andreas Vesalius by Sara Nicol

By saraaa16
  • Dec 31, 1514

    Birth

    Andreas Vesalius was born in Brussels, Belgium.
  • 1529

    Beginning of his studies

    Vesalius began his studies at the University of Louvain in Belgium.
  • 1537

    Appointed Professor of anatomy

    Vesalius graduated with a doctorate after studying in Paris and Padua. As he graduated he was appointed Professor of Anatomy at the University Of Padua.
  • 1538

    Teachings

    Using his own studies, observations and information, Vesalius taught his students using charts he created. He soon realised his charts were being copied so he published them and names them Tabulae anatomicae sex.
  • 1541

    Galens teachings

    Up to this point in history, the people in the day followed the writings of a Greek Physician Galen. However Vesalius disproved many of Galens theories as they were all based on animal dissections.
  • 1543

    Published his famous book on the structure of the human body

    Vesalius published the first actual textbook on the human anatomy: De Humanis Corporis Fabrica. 'Fabrica' contained detailed illustrations of the human anatomy that Vesalius illustrated himself.
  • 1543

    Human Dissection

    Vesalius got permission from the local court to dissect corpses of criminals. He performed a dissection to learn more about the human body.
  • 1544

    Marriage

    Vesalius married Anne Van Hamme.
  • 1545

    First Child

    Vesalius and Anne had one child, a daughter. They named her Anne.