Franjo Gracić

A Franciscan monk in the 18th century who studied medicine in Italy and Austria. He was regarded as very successful physician and botanist who selflessly advised people and recommended them the use of herbal drugs for treatment. He authored the first medical book in Bosnia & Herzegovina, published in latin in Padua, Italy. Acting in the enlightened 18th century, he made great efforts to transfer part of his European experience to the difficult conditions of Ottoman Bosnia.