Nicolas Steno
Deceased Q151722

Nicolas Steno

Pioneer in anatomy and geology, bishop (1638–1686)

Born: January 11, 1638 (1638) · Copenhagen
Died: December 5, 1686 (1686) · Schwerin
Age at death: 48 years
Nationality Kingdom of Denmark
Occupation physician, Catholic priest, geologist, Catholic bishop, crystallographer, paleontologist, anatomist
Field of work anatomy
Education University of Copenhagen
Position held titular bishop, auxiliary bishop, Apostolic Vicar of Nordic Missions
Gender male

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