Stèphanie de Montaneis

Stèphanie de Montaneis was a mid-13th century physician in Lyons.[1]

The 13th century was a time which proved difficult for any women trying to enter the medical field through a traditional system of education. Some women reached this field only if it was a family business. Stèphanie de Montaneis’ father, Étienne de Montaneis, was a physician in Lyons and it is more than likely that she received her training from him. In 1265 she was referred to by the term medica.[1]

Stèphanie de Montaneis' name is included on the tiles of the Heritage Floor of Judy Chicago's art installation The Dinner Party.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Hughes, Muriel Joy (1943). Women healers in medieval life and literature. New York: King's Crown Press. p. 88. OCLC 452072.
  2. ↑ "Stephanie De Montaneis". Brooklyn Museum. Retrieved 29 August 2013.


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