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Andreas Vesalius
Episode 2 of 5
Adam Rutherford tells the story of 16th-century anatomist Andreas Vesalius, who produced the first complete account of the human body and how to dissect it.
In 1537, the 23-year-old Andreas Vesalius became the most famous anatomist in Europe. He went on to produce the first complete account of the human body and how to dissect it, his drawings setting the gold standard for anatomical art for centuries to come and earning him the title of 'the founder of modern anatomy'. Adam Rutherford tells his story.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Adam Rutherford |
| Series Producer | Michael Waterhouse |
| Executive Producer | Brendan Hughes |
