About Andrea Alpago
Lived 1450 – 1521 (aged 70–71). Andrea Alpago was a physician, translator and arabist.
Andrea Alpago (c. 1450 – late 1521 or January 1522
Life Not much is known about his childhood nor his time in medical school. It is commonly assumed that his school was completed in Padua.
This same translating ability also gave him new opportunities while working for the Venetian Consulate. when he eventually traveled back to Venice. The Canon thoroughly explains as well as illustrates many vital parts of medicine including but not limited to anatomy and pharmacology. Although he only had about twelve corrections, they were done in an effort to make the translation make more sense when read in the other language. He did not change the meaning or purpose of any of the statements made by Gerard, regardless if he believed had the same view or not.
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Who was Andrea Alpago?
Italian physician
When was Andrea Alpago born?
Andrea Alpago was born in 1450 in Belluno.
When did Andrea Alpago die?
Andrea Alpago died in 1521 in Padua.
What was Andrea Alpago's occupation?
Andrea Alpago was a physician, translator and arabist.
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