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What made Galen famous? Galen was born in AD 129 in Pergamum, Greece.
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What made Galen famous? Galen was born in AD 129 in Pergamum, Greece. Pergamum had an important Asclepion at which Galen first began his training, at the age of 16. He then spent twelve years travelling to improve his knowledge and visited famous places like Alexandria and Smyrna. After his travels he returned to Pergamum and became a doctor to the gladiators. He was able to treat stab wounds, broken bones and other injuries and this was ideal for Galen to learn more about the skill of surgery. In AD 161 Galen travelled to Rome. He was very ambitious and worked hard at gaining a reputation. He became doctor to the Emperor's son and wrote over 100 medical texts. Galen supported the theories of Hippocrates on ethics and OBSERVATION and he believed in the four humours. He increased his anatomical knowledge (gained from treating wounded gladiators) by dissecting animals. He wasn't allowed...
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