THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Felix Platter

Swiss physician (1536-1614)

Felix Platter has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 28, 1536 in Basel, Switzerland.

Born

October 28, 1536

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: July 28, 1614

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Basel, Switzerland
Professions
pathologist, anatomist, university teacher, physician writer, botanist, physician, psychiatrist
Citizenship
Switzerland

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: October 28, 1536 (RKDartists) or November 7, 1536 (BnF authorities).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

November 7, 1536

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

More about Felix Platter

Family

Father
Thomas Platter the Elder

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Felix Platter born?

Felix Platter was born in Basel, Switzerland.

When did Felix Platter die?

Felix Platter died on July 28, 1614.