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Rev Med Chil. 1991 Jul;119(7):846-51.
Andrés Bello (1781-1865) a humanist and scholar who was the first Rector of the University of Chile, showed a widespread interest in cultural activities. This paper concerns translations and extracts of writings on natural sciences and medicine published by Bello in journals in different places: Venezuela (1781-1810), London (1810-1829) and Santiago, Chile (1829-1865).