Jean-Baptiste Morin (1583-1656) was a French mathematician, astrologer, and astronomer. He held the position of Professor of Mathematics at the Collège Royal in Paris. Morin was a proponent of astrology, believing in its ability to predict future events. He is said to have made predictions about historical figures like King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. While … Read more
Marsile Ficino (Marsilio Ficino), a Florentine philosopher born in 1433, engaged in notable debates concerning the immortality of the soul. A famous anecdote recounts his bet with his disciple Michel Mercati on the reality of the afterlife: Ficino departed on a white horse to convey proof of life after death, leaving Mercati astonished upon learning … Read more
Denis de Vincennes was a distinguished physician from the University of Montpellier and a skilled astrologer. Serving under Duke Louis of Anjou, he was renowned for his expert judgments. One of his notable achievements includes conducting an audit for the governor of King Charles VI, through which he discovered the treasure of King Charles V, … Read more
Thomas Campanella, born in a town in Calabria in 1568, was an intellectual who encountered a rabbi that introduced him to the secrets of alchemy. Joining the Dominican order, Campanella opposed the prevailing Aristotelian doctrines, leading to accusations of magic and his eventual exile from Naples. His works include Du sens des choses et de … Read more
Jean-Rodolphe Camérarius, a German physician of the 17th century, authored Sur les horoscopes et l’astrologie and Sur les secrets merveilleux de la nature. His works integrate medical knowledge with astrological and natural mysteries, reflecting the interdisciplinary studies of his era. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Mysteries, Ancient Secret Rites: Religious…20+ German Photographers Who … Read more