About Fava of Manosque
Lived 1300 – 1400. Fava of Manosque was a French physician and surgeon.
Fava of Manosque was a Jewish physician and surgeon known to practice medicine in the early 14th century in Provence, France. She is sometimes known as Hava or Hana of Manosque.
As one of many Jewish medical practitioners during the Middle Ages, Fava apparently received her training from family members. She was part of a prominent medical family with her mother (Astrugus
In late 1321 or early 1322 Fava was charged with inappropriately treating a Christian man with injuries to his testicles, which were described at the time as "the most intimate organs of his body."
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Who was Fava of Manosque?
Jewish physician and surgeon known to practice medicine in the early 14th century in Provence, France
When was Fava of Manosque born?
Fava of Manosque was born in 1300.
When did Fava of Manosque die?
Fava of Manosque died in 1400.
What was Fava of Manosque's occupation?
Fava of Manosque was a physician and surgeon.
What nationality was Fava of Manosque?
Fava of Manosque was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fava of Manosque. https://biography.guide/fava-of-manosque/
MLA: "Fava of Manosque." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fava-of-manosque/.
Chicago: "Fava of Manosque." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fava-of-manosque/.
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