This year sees the 550th anniversary of the birth and 480th anniversary of
the death of Nicolaus Copernicus, internationally recognized as the father
of modern astronomy, who ?stopped the Sun, moved the Earth? and turned the
view of the world upside down. However, fame of Nicolaus Copernicus is not
referred only to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, canon and civil law,
as well as theology, economy and diplomacy. This Renaissance polymath was
also one of the most respected practicing physicians at the time.
Noteworthy, Nicolaus Copernicus payed a special attention to the poor
people, supplying them with free medical advices, assistance and drugs.
Therefore, our paper deals with this less known aspect of the famous
scientist?s life.