Theodoric Borgognoni

Physician, Deceased Person

1205 – 1296

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Who was Theodoric Borgognoni?

Theodoric Borgognoni, also known as Teodorico de'Borgognoni, and Theodoric of Lucca, was an Italian who became one of the most significant surgeons of the medieval period. A Dominican friar and Bishop of Cervia, Borgognoni is considered responsible for introducing and promoting important medical advances including basic antiseptic practice in surgery and the use of anaesthetics.

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Born
1205
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Died
1296

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on July 23, 2013

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