Giulio Cesare Vanini

Giulio Cesare Vanini (1585–1619) was a philosopher, physician and naturalist.

Also recorded as Lucilio Vanini.

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Overview

Also worked under the name Giulio Cesare Vanini and Lucilio Vanini.

Born at Taurisano in 1585, died at Toulouse in 1619.

In detail

the recorded working language is Italian and Latin.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, medicine and natural science. The authority associates the name with scholasticism and pantheism. Giordano Bruno and Pietro Pomponazzi are recorded as an influence.

Positions recorded include chaplain.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Lucilio Vanini”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q553128: Giulio Cesare Vanini

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Plates

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Lucilio [Julius Caesar] Vanini. Line engraving. Iconographic Collections Keywords: portrait prints; engravings; Lucilio Vanini

Lucilio [Julius Caesar] Vanini. Line engraving. Iconographic Collections Keywords: portrait prints; engravings; Lucilio Vanini

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The picture record
Plaque in honor of Giulio Cesare Vanini on the exact place of his execution : Place du Salin in Toulouse.

Plaque in honor of Giulio Cesare Vanini on the exact place of his execution : Place du Salin in Toulouse.

Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0

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