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Public Burning of Avicenna's Canon
- When
- 23 June 1527
- Where
- Basel market square
Paracelsus burned a copy of Avicenna's Canon of Medicine in Basel's market square on 23 June 1527.
While serving as city physician in Basel, Paracelsus publicly destroyed a copy of Avicenna's Canon of Medicine in the market square. The text was a central pillar of academic medical study. This act was a defiant challenge to traditional medical authorities and established academic norms.
Sources
- Paracelsus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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