Franciscus Sylvius, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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physician and chemist of Leyden, Netherlands
Date of Birth: 11-May-1614
Place of Birth: Hanau, Hesse, Germany
Date of Death: 19-Nov-1672
Profession: naturalist, physician, professor, chemist, university teacher, art collector, anatomist
Nationality: Netherlands
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Franciscus Sylvius
- Franciscus Sylvius (15 March 1614 – 19 November 1672), born Franz de le Boë, was a Dutch physician and scientist (chemist, physiologist and anatomist) who was an early champion of Descartes', Van Helmont's and William Harvey's work and theories.
- He was one of the earliest defenders of the theory of circulation of the blood in the Netherlands, and commonly falsely cited as the inventor of gin, others pin point the origin of Gin to Italy.
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Frans van Mieris the Elder
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| Alternative names | Frans Jansz. van Mieris (I), Frans van Mieris the Elder | ||
| Description | Dutch painter, draughtsman, printmaker and miniaturist | ||
| Date of birth/death | 16 April 1635 | 12 March 1681 | |
| Location of birth/death | Leiden | Leiden | |
| Work period | between circa 1655 and circa 1681 | ||
| Work location | Leiden | ||
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