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Hippocrates of Kos

Hippocrates of Kos

aka Hippokrates, Hippocrates II, Hippocrates of Cos, Hippokrates of Kos

460 BCE – 370 BCE·Classical Greece·Historical

Greek physician from island of Kos, traditionally called "Father of Medicine". Founder of Hippocratic School which revolutionized medicine by separating it from theurgy and philosophy. Emphasized clinical observation, prognosis, humoral theory, and professional ethics. Hippocratic Oath derived from his teachings though likely not written by him.

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Wikidata Q5264
canonical_id: Q5264Fictotum Archive