John of Gaddesden's 'Rosa Medicinae' 1313 on display in Exeter Cathedral

 

From the library… The Rose of Medicine John of Gaddesden was one of the greatest medieval English physicians. He is even mentioned by Geoffrey Chaucer in the Canterbury Tales. His most famous book was the Rosa Medicinae (Rose of Medicine), a wonderfully detailed look at diseases and medicine, written in 1313. The Library’s copy will be on display at Exeter Cathedral for one day only on 22 September, from 11am to 2pm.