Theodor Zwinger

Theodor Zwinger the Elder (2 August 1533 – 10 March 1588) was a Swiss physician and Renaissance humanist scholar. He made significant contributions to the emerging genres of reference and travel literature. He was the first distinguished representative of a prominent Basel academic family.

Theodor Zwinger
Theodor Zwinger
Born2 August 1533
Basel, Switzerland
Died10 March 1588(1588-03-10) (aged 54)
Basel, Switzerland
NationalitySwiss
Alma materUniversity of Basel
University of Lyon
University of Paris
University of Padua
Scientific career
FieldsMedicine
Doctoral advisorBassiano Landi
Other academic advisorsThomas Platter
Petrus Ramus
Vettore Trincavelli
Gabriele Falloppio
Notable studentsPetrus Ryff
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