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Paracelsus

Paracelsus (1493–1541) was a Swiss astrologer, astronomer and pharmacist.

Also recorded as Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim; Philip von Hohenheim; Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim; Theophrast von Hohenheim.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim.

Also worked under the name Paracelsus.

Born at Egg in 1493, died at Salzburg in 1541.

In detail

Paracelsus studied at University of Ferrara and University of Vienna. Lorentz Lutz is recorded as having studied under Paracelsus. the recorded working language is Latin, French and German.

The field of work recorded is medicine, alchemy and astrology.

Employment is recorded with University of Basel. Positions recorded include professor and town physician.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Paracelsus”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q83428: Paracelsus

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