Maeno Ryōtaku

1723–1803

1 standalone book

Maeno Ryōtaku was a Japanese physician and pioneer of Rangaku, the study of Western learning. He made a decisive contribution to the creation of the "New Book of Anatomy," marking a milestone in the medical history of Japan. His work played a significant role in advancing medical knowledge in the country during a period of increasing exposure to Western science. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born

1723