The education of Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus (1651–1708)

Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus, mathematician, inventor, and correspondent of Spinoza, is often thought to have studied medicine at Leiden, though documentation of this fact has been lacking. Tschirnhaus’ medical education is here documented, along with the nature of his medical practice.

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Published in:Journal of medical biography 2015-02, Vol.23 (1), p.27-35
Main Author: Adler, Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus, mathematician, inventor, and correspondent of Spinoza, is often thought to have studied medicine at Leiden, though documentation of this fact has been lacking. Tschirnhaus’ medical education is here documented, along with the nature of his medical practice.
ISSN:0967-7720
1758-1087
DOI:10.1177/0967772013479726