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Matthias de l'Obel

1538 – 1616

Flemish physician and botanist

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About Matthias de l'Obel

Lived 1538 – 1616 (aged 77–78). Matthias de l'Obel was a French and Flemish botanist, physician, designer, illustrator and writer, known for Herbal.

Work

Following his studies in Montpellier, l'Obel set up a medical practice in England (1566–1571), living initially in London, and then in Somerset, near Bristol at the home of his patron, Edward St. Loe.

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Important facts

Born

1538, Lille

Birth century

16th century

Died

3 March 1616, London

Occupation

Botanist, physician, designer, illustrator, writer

Nationality

France, Flemish

Known for

Herbal

Education

Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier, Old University of Leuven, University of Montpellier

Also known as

Mathias de l'Obel, Mathias de Lobel, Matthaeus Lobelius, Lobel

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Matthias de l'Obel's

Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Henry FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel

1512 – 1580

Courtier

Iñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

1520 – 1598

Politician

Frequently asked questions

Who was Matthias de l'Obel?

Flemish physician and botanist (1538-1616)

When was Matthias de l'Obel born?

Matthias de l'Obel was born in 1538 in Lille.

When did Matthias de l'Obel die?

Matthias de l'Obel died on 3 March 1616 in London.

What was Matthias de l'Obel's occupation?

Matthias de l'Obel was a botanist, physician, designer, illustrator and writer.

What was Matthias de l'Obel known for?

Matthias de l'Obel was known for Herbal.

What nationality was Matthias de l'Obel?

Matthias de l'Obel was French and Flemish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthias de l'Obel

· Wikidata: Q1860320

· DBpedia: Matthias de l'Obel

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthias de l'Obel. https://biography.guide/matthias-de-l-obel/

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