Girolamo Fracastoro books in order
Italian physician
- Lived
- 1478–1553
- Country
- Republic of Venice
- Books
- 1
Girolamo Fracastoro published 1 poetry collection, beginning with Hieronymus Fracastor's Syphilis (1530).
Updated September 2026
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Hieronymus Fracastor's Syphilis
Girolamo Fracastoro's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Hieronymus Fracastor's Syphilis (1530)
About Girolamo Fracastoro
Girolamo Fracastoro was an Italian physician, poet, and scholar in mathematics, geography and astronomy. Fracastoro subscribed to the philosophy of atomism, and rejected appeals to hidden causes in scientific investigation. His studies of the mode of syphilis transmission are an early example of epidemiology.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Girolamo Fracastoro FAQ
- How many books has Girolamo Fracastoro written?
- Girolamo Fracastoro published 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Girolamo Fracastoro's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Hieronymus Fracastor's Syphilis.
- What is Girolamo Fracastoro's last book?
- Hieronymus Fracastor's Syphilis (1530).
- What is Girolamo Fracastoro's most famous book?
- Hieronymus Fracastor's Syphilis (1530) is Girolamo Fracastoro's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.