Alanus de Insulis (1128 - 1203)
Alchemy & Philosophy
Alanus de Insulis, also known as Alan of Lille, was a distinguished medieval scholar, theologian, philosopher and alchemist who represents one of
Joseph Albo (ca 1380-ca 1444)
Philosophy & Astrology & Judaism
Joseph Albo was a prominent Jewish philosopher and theologian who lived in the 15th century, primarily known for his work “Sefer ha-Ikkarim” (Book
Albert of Saxony (1320-1390)
Astrology & Astronomy & Philosophy
Albert of Saxony, born around 1320 in Rickensdorf near Helmstedt, was a German philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to logic
Stanislaus Reinhard Acxtelmeier (1649-1715)
Alchemy & Hermetism & Philosophy
Little is known about the historian and polymath Acxtelmeier. He is supposed to be from Augsburg, where most of his works were published. Der
Judah Leon Abravanel (c.1460-c1530?)
Philosophy & Neoplatonism & Love
Leone Ebreo as he was known, was a Jewish philosopher. The Dialoghi di Amore is his most important work, and also the most important work on
Al-Kindi (801-873)
Astrology & Philosophy
Al-Kindi (full name: Abu Yusuf Ya’qub ibn Ishaq al-Kindi) was an Arab philosopher, scientist, and astrologer who lived in the 9th century. He was
Symphorien Champier (1472-1539)
Neoplatonism & Philosophy & Medicine & Hermetism
was a French physician, scholar, and humanist. He was born in the small town of Savoy and studied medicine at the
Alessandro Achillini (1463-1512)
Medicine & Philosophy & Astronomy & Astrology
Alessandro Achillini was an Italian physician, philosopher and humanist who is best known for his contributions to the scientific revolution of the
Guillaume Postel (1510-1581)
Astrology & Alchemy & Philosophy
Guillaume Postel was a French scholar, linguist and theologian who lived during the Renaissance. He was born in Rouen, France, and was educated at
Porphyry of Tyre (c. 234–305 CE)
Astrology & Philosophy & Neoplatonism
was a Neoplatonic philosopher from Tyre, Phoenicia. He is sometimes called the “Father of Neoplatonism” for his
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494)
Philosophy & Hermetism & Firenze
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola was an Italian Renaissance philosopher, humanist, and Christian mystic. He is best known for his work, “Oration on the
Albertus Magnus (c. 1200 — 1280)
Alchemy & Medicine & Philosophy
Albertus Magnus was a German theologian, philosopher, scientist, and Catholic saint. He is known as Albert the Great and Albert of Cologne. He was a
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