Felix Platter (doctor, 1605)

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Felix Platter (1605–1671) doctor, naturalist. Professor of Logic and Physics. Author of various astronomical works. Grave in the cloister of the Basel Minster
Grave in the cloister of the Basel Minster
Felix Platter, copper engraving

Felix Platter (born August 1, 1605 in Basel ; † June 3, 1671 ibid) was a Swiss physician and naturalist .

Felix Platter is the son of Thomas Platter the younger and nephew of the doctor Felix Platter . He studied at the Universities of Basel, Montpellier, England and Leiden. In 1629 he was promoted to Dr. med. doctorate and opened a doctor's office. From 1651 to 1652 he was rector of the University of Basel .

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SURNAME Platter, Felix
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swiss physicians and natural scientists
DATE OF BIRTH August 1, 1605
PLACE OF BIRTH Basel
DATE OF DEATH June 3, 1671
Place of death Basel