Portrait of Hippocrates Copperplate engraving by John Chapman. [Hippocrates of Kos (c. 460 – c. 370 BC), also known as Hippocrates II, was a Greek physician who is considered one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine. He is often referred to as the "Father of Medicine" in recognition of his lasting contributions to the field as the founder of the Hippocratic School of Medicine]. From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume X; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1811

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