Birthdate: March 29, 1561
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Koper, Slovenia
Died: February 25, 1636
Santorio Santorio, also known as Sanctorius of Padua, was an Italian physiologist, physician, and professor recognized for pioneering a quantitative approach in the life sciences. He is regarded as the father of experimental physiology, credited with inventing various medical devices. His influential publication, De Statica Medicina in 1614, significantly influenced generations of physicians. Santorio’s lasting legacy in the scientific community stems from his notable contributions to the fields of physiology and medicine.
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