Ruffo, Giordano (d.c.1256), De medicina equorum
- Ruffo, Giordano, d.c.1256.
- Date:
- late 13th century - mid 16th century
- Reference:
- MSS.700-706 & 7756
- Archives and manuscripts
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About this work
Description
Manuscript copies of texts by, or collated by Ruffo, plus in some cases other veterinary texts added to works by Ruffo. The texts reflect his work in veterinary medicine, primarily concerning the care and treatment of domestic animals, particularly horses.
Publication/Creation
late 13th century - mid 16th century
Physical description
7 items
Contributors
Biographical note
Jordanus Ruffus or Giordano Ruffo was farrier to Frederick II (1194-1250), Holy Roman Emperor and King of Sicily, in the later 13th century.
Related material
At Wellcome Collection:
Copy of Ruffo's work are held in Latin as part 1 of MS.531, and in Italian as part 2 of MS.788.