Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Andreas Vesalius
Born: December 31, 1514
Died: October 15, 1564 (aged 49)
Bio: Andreas Vesalius was an anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica. Vesalius is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy.
Known for:
- De humani corporis fabrica libri septem (1543)
- Classic Anatomical Illustrations
- The epitome of Andreas Vesalius