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Nicholas of Cusa

Nicholas of Cusa (1401–1464) was a mathematician, astronomer and diplomat.

Also recorded as Cusanus bem foda; Nikolaus Krebs; Nikolaus von Kues; Nikolaus Cusanus; Nikolaus Cryfftz; Nikolaus von Cusa.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Nikolaus Krebs.

Born at Bernkastel-Kues in 1401, died at Todi in 1464.

In detail

Nicholas of Cusa studied at University of Padua, Heidelberg University and University of Cologne. training under Heymeric de Campo is recorded. the recorded working language is medieval Latin, Middle High German and Latin.

The field of work recorded is philosophy, Christian theology and Renaissance philosophy. The authority associates the name with German Renaissance.

Positions recorded include Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals and cardinal.

Works named in the authority record are De auctoritate praesidendi in concilio generali, Reparatio calendarii, De concordantia catholica, De docta ignorantia, Dialogus concludens Amedistarum errorem and De coniecturis.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nicholas of Cusa”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q154751: Nicholas of Cusa

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