Euaemon

Euaemon was a Greek physician of the Herophilean school who lived in the 3rd century BCE. He is primarily known for allegedly performing the first public human dissections in Alexandria, Egypt, along with Herophilus. These dissections were crucial in advancing anatomical knowledge and understanding of the human body. Historical accounts suggest these dissections were conducted on condemned criminals with the approval of the Ptolemaic rulers. While the precise extent of Euaemon's contributions separate from Herophilus's are difficult to ascertain due to limited surviving records, he is considered a key figure in the development of anatomical science in antiquity.