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Johannes Walaeus

1604 – 1649

Dutch physician and anatomist

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Lived 1604 – 1649 (aged 44–45). Johannes Walaeus was a Dutch, Belgian and German physician, anatomist, university teacher, academic, biologist and writer.

Johannes Walaeus (born Jan de Wale; also known as Johannes de Wale; 1604–1649) was a Dutch physician and illustrious professor at the Faculty of Medicine in Leiden University. He was graduated Doctor of Medicine in 1631, when he defended his dissertation, entitled Disputiatio medica de febribus at Leiden University. Two years after that, he was nominated Professor extraordinarius. In 1648, he was offered full professorship at Leiden University. Johannes Walaeus was a son of the theologian Antonius Walaeus.

Publications Walaeus, Johannes (1677). Iohannis Walaei Epistulae duae: De motu chyli, et sanguinis

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1649, Leiden
Education
Leiden University, University of Leiden
Employers
Leiden University
Also known as
Jan van Wale, Jan de Wale, Johannes de Waal, Joannes Walaeus, Johannes de Wale, Johannes Walæus
moreJohannes Wallaeus, Joannes Wallaeus, Jean de Wale, Ioannes Walæus, Joannes Waleus, Joh. Walaeus, Johannes Waleus, Iohannes Walaeus, J. Walaeus (de Wale/ Waal)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johannes Walaeus?

Dutch physician and anatomist

When was Johannes Walaeus born?

Johannes Walaeus was born on 27 December 1604 in Leiden.

When did Johannes Walaeus die?

Johannes Walaeus died in 1649 in Leiden.

What was Johannes Walaeus's occupation?

Johannes Walaeus was a physician, anatomist, university teacher, academic, biologist and writer.

What nationality was Johannes Walaeus?

Johannes Walaeus was Dutch, Belgian and German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes Walaeus

· Wikidata: Q2585807

· DBpedia: Johannes Walaeus

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