On the night of our marriage, when we were shut up in our bedroom together, I threw upon the ground a pair of breeches, and two sticks that I had provided for the purpose, and directing her to take one of the sticks, I took the other: and now, madam, I addressed her, we are to try who shall get the breeches; and whichsoever of us shall be victor this night, shall ever after wear them.
Italian physician and botanist (1500-1555)
Antonio Musa Brassavola (variously spelled Brasavola or Brasavoli; 16 January 1500 – 6 July 1555) was an Italian physician and one of the most famous of his time. He studied under Niccolò Leoniceno and Giovanni Manardo.
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Antonio Musa Brasavola
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