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Pleistonicus

b. 300 BC

Ancient Greek physician

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Born 300 BC. Pleistonicus was a physician.

Plistonicus (or Pleistonicus, ), was an ancient Greek physician, a pupil of Praxagoras, who therefore lived in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. He appears to have written a work on anatomy, which is several times mentioned by Galen, who calls him one of the most eminent physicians of his time. He is quoted by Pliny, Athenaeus, Oribasius, and Gariopontus. None of his writings have survived.

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Important facts

Born
300 BC, Kos
Birth century
Occupation
Also known as
Plistonicus

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pleistonicus?

ancient Greek physician

When was Pleistonicus born?

Pleistonicus was born in 300 BC in Kos.

What was Pleistonicus's occupation?

Pleistonicus was a physician.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Pleistonicus

Β· Wikidata: Q7205037

Β· DBpedia: Plistonicus

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