(1605–1682) English scholar, physician and author. He is considered one of the greatest stylists of
English prose.
(1605–1682)
English author and physician. Born and educated in
England, he studied medicine in Europe. Finally settling in
England, he began practicing as a
doctor in Norwich. He also wrote several works including Religio Medici (
Religion of a
Doctor), reconciling the claims of
religion and
science.