JOHANN BACHOVEN VON ECHT (1515-1576) AND HIS WORK ON SCURVY: AN OMEN OF VESALIUS’ DEATH?

Authors

  • Maurits Biesbrouck Clinical pathology, Stedelijk Ziekenhuis, Roeselare, Belgium
  • Theodoor Goddeeris Internal medicine - Geriatry, AZ Groenigne, Kortrijk, Belgium
  • Omer Steeno Endocrinology - Andrology, Catholic University of Leuven, member of the ISHM.

Keywords:

Echtius, Vesalius, scurvy, Metellus, Ronsse, Wier

Abstract

https://doi.org/10.31952/amha.16.2.2

A discussion is given of the figure of Johann Bachoven von Echt and his family and on his work on scurvy. The disease is evaluated as a possible cause of the death of Andreas Vesalius. Echt’s relationship with Jan Wier and his connections with Vesalius and Metellus are illustrated. A historical overview of the literature on scurvy is provided highlighting the importance of the work of Echtius and Ronsse for the early knowledge of that disease. A report by Metellus on the circumstances of Vesalius’ death is added.

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Published

2022-09-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2018): Vol 16 No 2 (2018): AMHA – Acta medico-historica Adriatica

Section

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