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Dec 31, 1514
Birth
Andreas Vesalius was born in Brussels, Belgium. -
1529
Beginning of his studies
Vesalius began his studies at the University of Louvain in Belgium. -
1537
Appointed Professor of anatomy
Vesalius graduated with a doctorate after studying in Paris and Padua. As he graduated he was appointed Professor of Anatomy at the University Of Padua. -
1538
Teachings
Using his own studies, observations and information, Vesalius taught his students using charts he created. He soon realised his charts were being copied so he published them and names them Tabulae anatomicae sex. -
1541
Galens teachings
Up to this point in history, the people in the day followed the writings of a Greek Physician Galen. However Vesalius disproved many of Galens theories as they were all based on animal dissections. -
1543
Published his famous book on the structure of the human body
Vesalius published the first actual textbook on the human anatomy: De Humanis Corporis Fabrica. 'Fabrica' contained detailed illustrations of the human anatomy that Vesalius illustrated himself. -
1543
Human Dissection
Vesalius got permission from the local court to dissect corpses of criminals. He performed a dissection to learn more about the human body. -
1544
Marriage
Vesalius married Anne Van Hamme. -
1545
First Child
Vesalius and Anne had one child, a daughter. They named her Anne.