Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548
Alsatian apothecary, physician, mathematician, and architectural theorist. Known predominately for his contributions to medical science, for which he likely never received formal training, he authored pharmacological and anatomical works in Latin and in vernacular German. He also wrote a handbook on medicines under the pseudonym Quintus Apollinaris.
- HMML ID
- 603461654093
- PURL
- LC name
- Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548
- HMML name
- Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
Variants
- Apollinares, O.
- Apollinaris, Q
- Apollinaris, Quintus
- Appollinaris, Q.
- Gualtherus H. Ryff Argentinensis
- Reif, Walther
- Reiff, Gualtherus
- Reiff, Gwalther
- Reiff, Gwaltherus
- Reiff, Walther
Name elements
- Given names
- Walther ● Hermann
- Family names
- Ryff
Personal information
- Death date
- 1548
- Centuries
- 16th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Languages
Preferred citation
"Ryff, Walther Hermann, -1548." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified May 18, 2023. https://w3id.org/haf/person/603461654093
Change notes
- Date added
- 2023-05-18
- Last edited
- 2023-05-18