Marcello Malpighi and his academic opponents in Bologna.
Marcello Malpighi was born in Crevalcore on March 10, 1628 and died in Rome on July 25, 1694. In Bologna he had among his opponents Giovanni Gerolamo Sbaraglia and Paoli Mini who prevented him being appointed to the chair of anatomy. This paper describes the reasons for this long term debate.
Campieri
Claudio
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Department of Nephrology and Urology, University of Bologna, Italy. clcampieri@orsola-malpighi.med.unibo.it
Persici
Elisa
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Stefoni
Sergio
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D000715:Anatomy / Q000266:history*; D034462:Dissent and Disputes / Q000266:history*; D006653:Histology / Q000266:history; D049670:History, 17th Century; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007558:Italy; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000266:history / Q000458:organization & administration