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Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
1486–1535 · Germany
Description
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim was a German Renaissance polymath, physician, legal scholar, alchemist, soldier, knight, theologian, and occult writer.
Facts
| Born | 14 September 1486, Nettersheim, Electorate of Cologne, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 18 February 1535(1535-02-18) (aged 48), Grenoble, Kingdom of France |
| Occupations | Occult writer, theologian, physician, legal expert, soldier |
| Known for | Natural magic |
| Alma mater | University of Cologne |
| Institutions | University of Dole, University of Pavia |
Life & work in brief
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| Work / contribution | Significance |
|---|---|
| Early life and education | Agrippa was born in Nettesheim, near Cologne, on 14 September 1486, to a family of middle nobility. |
| Military career | In 1508 Agrippa traveled to Spain to work as a mercenary. |
| Academic career | Agrippa's academic career began in 1509, receiving the patronage of Margaret of Austria, governor of Franche-Comté, and Antoine de Vergy, archbishop of Besançon and chancellor of the University of Dole. |
| Works | Agrippa is perhaps best known for his books. |