William Harvey
William Harvey was a 17th-century English physician who is best known for his discovery of the circulation of blood, revolutionizing the understanding of the cardiovascular system. His work, 'Exercitatio Anatomica de Motu Cordis et Sanguinis in Animalibus,' provided a comprehensive explanation of blood circulation, influencing medical science profoundly and establishing him as a pivotal figure in the history of medicine.
Born on Apr 01, 1578 (447 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 55,005 | $610,000 | 399$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,992,949 | 55,005 | $610,000 | 399$ |
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Iran:
William Harvey is credited with the discovery of blood circulation, although Ibn al-Nafis had described it earlier.
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Venezuela:
William Harvey was an English physician who discovered the circulatory system.
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Iraq:
He is renowned for discovering the greater circulation of blood.
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