What was Servetus's birth name?
Miguel de Villanueva
Michel de Villeneuve
Miguel Servet
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Miguel de Villanueva, later known as Servetus, was a Spanish theologian, physician, and cartographer who lived during the 16th century. He is best known for his religious writings, which challenged traditional Christian beliefs and led to his persecution and eventual execution. Villanueva's ideas and contributions to medicine and geography also influenced the scientific thought of his time.
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