Garcia de Orta
Garcia de Orta was a 16th-century Portuguese physician and naturalist, known for his work in botany and his contributions to the understanding of medicinal plants during the Age of Discovery. He is best remembered for his book 'Colóquios dos Simples e Drogas da Índia', which detailed the properties of various plants from India and their uses in traditional medicine. His work significantly influenced the field of botany and helped lay the groundwork for future studies in plant sciences.
Born on Jan 01, 1500 (525 years old)
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Garcia de Orta is mentioned as the best physician of the Renaissance period known to Camões.
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