Birthdate: 0026
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Roman Empire
Died: 0050 AD
Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a prominent Roman encyclopaedist recognized for his medical work, De Medicina. His wide-ranging expertise included diet, pharmacy, and surgery, establishing him as a significant figure in Roman medical knowledge. Celsus made notable contributions to dermatology, particularly in the classification of skin disorders, which have had a lasting impact on medical terminology. His encyclopedia, although incomplete, was likely to cover diverse subjects such as agriculture, law, rhetoric, and military arts. Celsus’s influence in the field is evident through the naming of medical terms after him, further solidifying his legacy.
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