![]() ![]() In fact, medicine had a period of exceptional splendour in Sicily before 1492. ![]() Being Jewish, Virdimura was educated in food discipline and personal care according to the ancient Jewish precepts. Her medical licence allowed her to carry out these tasks. Virdimura dedicated herself to taking care of the women, as well as the poor and needy. Her degree is kept in the State Archive of Palermo. ![]() Virdimura became the first woman in history to obtain a degree in medicine on 7 November 1376.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |