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Antonio Fernando De Medrano
Antonio Fernando de Medrano Langarica y Santa Cruz ( Santa Cruz de Campezo, Álava – Madrid, 19 November 1666) was a 17th-century Spanish barber-surgeon who practiced in Madrid during the reign of Philip IV. A member of the respected Medrano family, he provided medical and surgical services, including bloodletting and minor operations, at a time when barber-surgeons played a crucial role in healthcare, particularly in rural areas. His professional standing is reflected in his estate, which included an extensive collection of surgical instruments, fine furniture, silverware, and a notable personal library containing medical, legal, and literary works. His will and posthumous inventory provide valuable insights into the material culture and medical practices of the period. Early life Antonio Fernando de Medrano was a native of Santa Cruz de Campezo (Álava), born to Bartolomé de Medrano and Catalina de Santa Cruz, who were also originally from the same town in the provinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Of Medicine
A Doctor of Medicine (abbreviated MD, from the Latin language, Latin ) is a medical degree, the meaning of which varies between different jurisdictions. In the United States, and some other countries, the ''MD'' denotes a professional degree of physician. This generally arose because many in 18th-century medical professions trained in Scotland, which used the MD degree nomenclature. In England, however, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) was used: in the 19th century, it became the standard in Scotland too. Thus, in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Ireland and other countries, the MD is a research doctorate, honorary degree, honorary doctorate or applied clinical degree restricted to those who already hold a professional degree (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral) in medicine. In those countries, the equivalent professional degree to the North American, and some others' usage of MD is still typically titled Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. History The fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basques
The Basques ( or ; ; ; ) are a Southwestern European ethnic group, characterised by the Basque language, a Basque culture, common culture and shared genetic ancestry to the ancient Vascones and Aquitanians. Basques are indigenous peoples, indigenous to, and primarily inhabit, an area traditionally known as the Basque Country (greater region), Basque Country ()—a region that is located around the western end of the Pyrenees on the coast of the Bay of Biscay and straddles parts of north-central Spain and south-western France. Etymology The English word ''Basque'' may be pronounced or and derives from the French ''Basque'' (), itself derived from Gascon language, Gascon ''Basco'' (pronounced ), cognate with Spanish ''Vasco ''(pronounced ). Those, in turn, come from Latin ''Vascō'' (pronounced ; plural ''Vascones, Vascōnēs''—see #History, history section below). The Latin generally betacism, evolved into the bilabials and in Gascon and Spanish, probably under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feliciano De Silva
Feliciano de Silva (1491 – June 24, 1554) was a Spanish writer. Born in Ciudad Rodrigo to a powerful family, Silva wrote “sequels” to ''La Celestina'' and '' Amadis de Gaula''. A prolific writer, his first chivalresque work, ''Lisurate de Grecia'' (nephew of Amadis de Gaula), was published in 1514. It is a relatively short work. His Amadis of Greece (1530) continued the success enjoyed by this first work. ''Amadis of Greece'' is divided into two parts which deal with the adventures of Amadis of Greece, Knight of the Burning Sword, son of Lisuarte of Greece and Onoloria of Trabizond (Trapisonda), as well as his love for both Princess Lucela of France and Princess Niquea of Thebes, whom he subsequently marries. Silva followed this work with two others: ''Don Florisel de Niquea'' (Sir Florisel of Nicaea) (1532) – which deals with the knightly adventures and loves of first-born son of Amadís de Grecia and Princess Niquea – and ''Don Rogel de Grecia'' (Sir Rogel o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Méndez Silva
Rodrigo Méndez Silva (1606–1670) was a Spanish historian, genealogist, geographer A geographer is a physical scientist, social scientist or humanist whose area of study is geography, the study of Earth's natural environment and human society, including how society and nature interacts. The Greek prefix "geo" means "earth" a ... and writer. Works *Catálogo real genealógico de España: ascendencias y descendencias de nuestros Catolicos Principes y Monarcas Supremos...', Madrid, 1637; 2.ª edición Madrid: Diego Diaz de la Carrera, 1639; 3.ª MAdrid: Impr. de Doña Mariana de Valle; 4.ª Madrid, 1675. *Población general de España'. Madrid, 1645. *''Engaños y desengaños del mundo'', Madrid, 1655. *''Parangón de los Cromueles de Inglaterra'', Madrid, 1657 (dos impressiones). *''Le saette di Gionata scagliate a favor degli ebrei'' (Venecia, 1703) *''Memorial de la antigua, y noble familia de los Gonzalez de Sepulveda''. adrid : s.n. 1655. *Ascendencia ilustre, glori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Magdalene De' Pazzi
Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi, OCarm (; born ''Caterina Lucrezia de' Pazzi''; 2 April 1566 – 25 May 1607), was an Italian Carmelite nun and mystic. She has been declared a saint by the Catholic Church. Life De' Pazzi was born at Florence, Italy, on 2 April 1566, to Camillo di Geri de' Pazzi, a member of one of the wealthiest and most distinguished noble families of Renaissance Florence, and Maria Buondelmonti. She was christened Caterina Lucrezia, but in the family was called with her second name, out of respect for her paternal grandmother, Lucrezia Mannucci. Smet, O. Carm., Joachim, ''The Carmelites: The Post Tridentine Peri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazier
A brazier () is a container used to burn charcoal or other solid fuel for cooking, heating or rituals. It often takes the form of a metal box or bowl with feet, but in some places it is made of terracotta. Its elevation helps circulate air, feeding oxygen to the fire. Braziers have been used since ancient times; the Nimrud brazier dates to at least 824 BC. History The word brazier is mentioned in the Bible. The Hebrew word for brazier is believed to be of Egyptian origin, suggesting that it was imported from Egypt. The lone reference to it in the Bible being the following verse: The king was sitting in the winter-house in the ninth month; and the brazier () was burning before him. Roman Emperor Jovian was poisoned by the fumes from a brazier in his tent in 364, ending the line of Constantine. In Arabic, the brazier is called ''kanoun''. Uses Heating Despite risks in burning charcoal on open fires, braziers were widely adopted for domestic heating, particularly and somewh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giovanni Da Vigo
Giovanni da Vigo (1450–1525) was an Italian surgeon. He studied under Battista di Rapallo, surgeon to the Marquis of Saluzzo. His early years of practice were spent in Genoa and statue of him can be found in front of the old Civic hospitalin Rapallo. In 1495 Vigo moved to Savona and became acquainted with Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere. When the Cardinal was made Pope Julius II in 1503, he took Vigo with him to Rome, appointing him as his official surgeon. He was with the Pope in the attack on Bologna and cured the Pope of a nodule on his hand. In 1514 Vigo published ''Practica in arte chirurgica copiosa'' a comprehensive work on surgery composed of nine books and written in Latin. He dedicated it to his son, Luigi. In it Vigo wrote about anatomy, medications and the treatment of apostome, ulcers, wounds, diseases and fractures and dislocations. The book on wounds included one of the earliest discussions of the treatment of wounds caused by firearms. He assumed that the victims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medical Literature
Medical literature is the scientific literature of medicine: articles in journals and texts in books devoted to the field of medicine. Many references to the medical literature include the health care literature generally, including that of dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and the allied health professions. Contemporary and historic views regarding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of medical conditions have been documented for thousands of years. The Edwin Smith papyrus is the first known medical treatise. Ancient medical literature often described inflictions related to warfare. History Throughout history, people have written about diseases, how human beings might contract them and what could be done to remedy it. Medicine ranged from folklore and witchcraft to modern evidence-based medicine. Among the most notable early medical descriptions are found in texts from Egypt (''Edwin Smith Papyrus'', ''Ebers Papyrus'', '' Kahun Gynecological Papyrus''), Meso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharmacist
A pharmacist, also known as a chemist in English in the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth English, is a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about preparation, mechanism of action, clinical usage and legislation of medications in order to dispense them safely to the public and to provide consultancy services. A pharmacist also often serves as a primary care provider in the community and offers services, such as health screenings and immunizations. Pharmacists undergo university or graduate-level education to understand the biochemical mechanisms and actions of drugs, drug uses, therapeutic roles, side effects, potential drug interactions, and monitoring parameters. In developing countries, a diploma course from approved colleges qualifies one for pharmacist role. This is mated to anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Pharmacists interpret and communicate this specialized knowledge to patients, physicians, and other health care providers. Among other licensing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel De Los Cobos, 4th Marquess Of Camarasa
Manuel de los Cobos, 4th Marquess of Camarasa, ( – 21 June 1668), 4th Count of Ricla, was a Spanish aristocrat, viceroy, and Grandee of Spain during the reign of Philip IV. Early life De los Cobos was born in in Sardinia. He was the son of Diego de los Cobos y de Guzman, who was awarded the title of Duke of Sabiote on 10 October 1626. He was a grandson of Francisco Manuel de los Cobos y Luna, 2nd Marquess of Camarasa. Career Manuel de los Cobos was a Grandee of Spain, Mayordomo mayor of King Philip IV (1640–1642), Viceroy of Valencia (1659–1663) and Viceroy of Sardinia (1665–1668), where he was assassinated in 1668. He was also 4th Marquess of Camarasa since 1645, 2nd Duke of Sabiote, 2nd Marquess of Estepa and 2nd Marquess of Laula, 10th Count of Ribadavia, 8th Count of Castrogeriz, 3rd Count of Villazopeque, 4th Count of Ricla, and many other lesser titles. Personal life His second wife was Isabel de Portocarrero y de Luna, (1627–1694), daughter of Cristobal de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aragon
Aragon ( , ; Spanish and ; ) is an autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. In northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces of Spain, provinces (from north to south): Province of Huesca, Huesca, Province of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, and Province of Teruel, Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza. The current Statute of Autonomy declares Aragon a ''nationalities and regions of Spain, historic nationality'' of Spain. Covering an area of , the region's terrain ranges diversely from permanent glaciers to verdant valleys, rich pasture lands and orchards, through to the arid steppes of the central lowlands. Aragon is home to many rivers—most notably, the river Ebro, Spain's largest river in volume, which runs west–east across the entire region through the province of Zaragoza. It is also home to the Pyrenees#Highest summits, highest mountains of the Pyrenees. , the population of Arago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
