Johannes Hake

Johannes Hake, called Johann von Göttingen (c. 1280–1349), was one of the most famous physicians of his age. After studying medicine in Paris and teaching it at Montpellier, he served as doctor to rulers including Emperor Louis IV and Pope Benedict XII, and in 1331 wrote a treatise on poison.

Made bishop of Verden in 1331 and translated to Freising in 1341, he spent his later years at the papal court in Avignon, where he probably died in 1349 and was buried.