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Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring

Enlightenment (18th-19th century)

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Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring (1755–1830) was a German polymath of the Enlightenment era, renowned for his meticulous anatomical research, including his detailed studies of the nervous system and sensory organs. He practiced medicine while making significant contributions to engineering, notably in telegraphy and hot air balloon design. His career bridged empirical science and practical invention, earning him membership in numerous learned academies across Europe.

AnatomyMedicineEngineering

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Über das Organ der Seele
Vom Baue des menschlichen Körpers
Tabula sceleti feminini
Über die Wirkung der Schnürbrüste
Über einen elektrischen Telegraphen

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