Galen (130-200 AD), a renowned physician of ancient Greece, is hailed as the father of Western medicine. Born in Pergamum, he studied medicine in Alexandria and became a follower of the famous physician Hippocrates. Galen's medical theories and practices had a profound impact on later generations, introducing the concept of blood circulation and providing detailed records of the human anatomy and physiological functions.
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