The anatomical and embryological studies conducted by Girolamo Fabrici were of such importance that he might be considered the founder of modern embryology. In the anatomical theater of the University of Padua, Fabrici demonstrated the advantages of...

Girolamo (also Geronimo) Fabrici (also Fabrizio or Fabricius) was born on May 20, 1537, in the town of Aquapendente, near Orvieto, Italy. He studied first humanities, then medicine, at the University of Padua. His teacher in anatomy and surgery was...

Girolamo Fabrici (Fabricius) is perhaps best known as the founder of the modern science of embryology. From 1600 until his death, he carried out important and original research on the late fetal stages of many different animals. In 1612, he published...

1533-1610 Italian Physician Girolamo Fabrici was born in Acquapendente, Italy, in 1533 and received his medical training (both an M.D. and Ph.D.) at the University of Padua in his home country. Although he preferred private practice and research to...

Hieronymus Fabricius is the Latin name by which the Italian anatomist Girolamo Fabrici (May 20 1537 – May 21 1619) is better known. Also known as Fabrizo d'Acquapendente and (Italian) Geronimo Fabrizio. Fabricius was born in Acquapendente and...