We have reason to believe that when, during the crusades, Europe at last began to establish hospitals, they … - George Sarton

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George Sarton

We have reason to believe that when, during the crusades, Europe at last began to establish hospitals, they were inspired by the Arabs of near East. . . . The first hospital in Paris, Les Quinze-vingt, was founded by Louis IX after his return from the crusade 1254-1260.

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