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Aretaeus of Cappadocia

Aretaeus of Cappadocia

1st century –2nd century

Physician

Born in
Cappadocia
Passed away in
Alexandria

Aretaeus (Ancient Greek: Ἀρεταῖος) is one of the most celebrated of the ancient Greek physicians. Little is known of his life. He was ethnically Greek, born in the Roman province of Cappadocia, Asia Minor (modern day Turkey), and most likely lived in the second half of the second century AD. He is generally styled "the Cappadocian" (Καππάδοξ).

Notable works: On the causes and signs of acute and chronic diseases

Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aretaeus_of_Cappadocia