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Anatomicus Regius, Geologiae fundator, Servus Dei – Niels Stensen (1638. – 1686.)

Ivan Katić


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Abstract

In 17th century Denmark had given many valuable contributions to natural sciences such as astronomy, zoology and anatomy. One of the shining stars of that time period was Niels Stensen (1638-1686), anatomist, geologist, and in the end, God’s servant. His anatomical discovery on glands, muscles and brain are relevant even nowadays, along with his geological discoveries which classify him as forerunner of Darwinism. Out of religious reasons he converted to Roman Catholicism, therefore he could not have served to Danish Kingdom which had around that time turned to Protestantism, so he had to be active exclusively in Catholic circles. He died as Bishop in Schwerin, Northern Germany, in the year 1686, and was buried in Florence (Firenze). He was beatified in the 20th century (possibly saint in the 21st century?).

Keywords

Denmark; Niels Stensen; Comparative anatomy

Hrčak ID:

198055

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/198055

Publication date:

1.12.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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