Caspar Bartholin the Younger

Caspar Bartholin the Younger (1655 – 1738), was a Danish anatomist who first described the "Bartholin's gland" in the 17th century. Born in Copenhagen.

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1655 - 1738 - Danish - Anatomist - Bartholin's gland - 17th century - Copenhagen

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He is grandson of theologian and anatomist Caspar Bartholin (the Elder) and son of Thomas Bartholin.

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Theologian - Anatomist - Caspar Bartholin - Thomas Bartholin

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The discovery is sometimes mistakenly credited to his grandfather, Bartholin the Elder.

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In about 1696, Jacob B. Winsløw was Bartholin's prosector.

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1696 - Jacob B. Winsløw - Prosector

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