Paracelsus
0 sources
Paracelsus was born on November 10, 1493, in Egg. He was a Swiss physician writer, astrologer, astronomer, pharmacist, chemist, and philosopher. His father was Wilhelm Bombast von Hohenheim, and his mother is not named in available records. Paracelsus received his education at the University of Ferrara and the University of Vienna, and he practiced Christianity throughout his life.
Paracelsus worked primarily in the fields of medicine, alchemy, and astrology. He held positions as a professor and town physician starting in 1527 at the University of Basel. He died on September 24, 1541, in Salzburg.
Paracelsus
Summary
Paracelsus is a human[1]. Born in Egg[2], he… he was born on November 10, 1493[3]. He died in Salzburg[4]. He died on September 24, 1541[5]. He worked as a physician writer[6], astrologer[7], astronomer[8], pharmacist[9], and chemist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,767 views/month, #6,502 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Paracelsus's place of birth was Egg[2].
- Paracelsus died in Salzburg[4].
- Paracelsus was born on November 10, 1493[3].
- Paracelsus died on September 24, 1541[5].
- Burial took place at Tomb of Paracelsus[12].
- Paracelsus's father was Wilhelm Bombast von Hohenheim[13].
- Paracelsus's mother was NN[14].
- Paracelsus held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
- German was Paracelsus's native language[16].
- Paracelsus is identified as part of the Swiss ethnic group[17].
- Paracelsus worked as a physician writer[6].
- Paracelsus worked as an astrologer[7].
- Paracelsus's professions included astronomer[8].
- Paracelsus's professions included pharmacist[9].
- Paracelsus worked as a chemist[10].
- Paracelsus worked as a philosopher[18].
- Paracelsus's field of work was medicine[19].
- Paracelsus's field of work was alchemy[20].
- Paracelsus's field of work was astrology[21].
- Paracelsus held the position of professor[22].
- Paracelsus held the position of town physician[23].
- Paracelsus was employed by University of Basel[24].
- Paracelsus's education included a stint at University of Ferrara[25].
- Paracelsus was educated at University of Vienna[26].
- A notable student of Paracelsus was Lorentz Lutz[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Paracelsus was born in Egg[2]. He was born on November 10, 1493[3]. His father was Wilhelm Bombast von Hohenheim[13]. His mother was NN[14]. He is identified as part of the Swiss ethnic group[17]. German was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at University of Ferrara[25], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1391[30] and University of Vienna[26], a university[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1365[33], headquartered in Vienna[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physician writer[6], astrologer[7], astronomer[8], pharmacist[9], chemist[10], and philosopher[18]. Fields of work include medicine[19], a field of study[35]; alchemy[20], a protoscience[36]; and astrology[21], a superstition[37]. Paracelsus was employed by University of Basel[24]. Positions held include professor[22], a title of authority[38] and town physician[23], a health profession[39]. A notable student of him was Lorentz Lutz[27].
Personal Life
Paracelsus's religion is recorded as Christianity[40].
Death and Burial
Paracelsus died on September 24, 1541[5]. He passed away in Salzburg[4]. He is buried at Tomb of him[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Paracelsus include he[41], a film[42], directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst[43]; Paracelsianism[44]; Paracelsus Medal of the German Medical Association[45]; Paracelsus Prize[46]; 2239 he[47]; and Paracelsus Ring[48].
Why It Matters
Paracelsus ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,767 views/month, #6,502 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 82 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Eliphas Levi[51], an occultist[52], 1810–1875[53], of France[54], specialised in occultism[55]; Franciscus Sylvius[56], an art collector[57], 1614–1672[58], of Dutch Republic[59], specialised in medicine[60]; and Thomas Muffet[61], an entomologist[62], 1553–1604[63], of Kingdom of England[64], specialised in medicine[65].
He is credited with the discovery of gnome[66], a mythical humanoid race[67]; undine[68], a water spirit[69]; and sylph[70], a class of mythical entities[71]. Entities named for him include he[41], a film[42], directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst[43]; Paracelsianism[44]; Paracelsus Medal of the German Medical Association[45]; Paracelsus Prize[46]; 2239 he[47]; and Paracelsus Ring[48].
FAQs
Where was Paracelsus born?
Born in Egg[2], Paracelsus…
Where did Paracelsus die?
Paracelsus passed away in Salzburg[4].
Who were Paracelsus's parents?
Paracelsus's father was Wilhelm Bombast von Hohenheim[13]. Paracelsus's mother was NN[14].
What did Paracelsus do for work?
Paracelsus worked as physician writer[6], astrologer[7], astronomer[8], pharmacist[9], and chemist[10].
Where did Paracelsus go to school?
Paracelsus was educated at University of Ferrara[25] and University of Vienna[26].
Who did Paracelsus influence?
Paracelsus has been cited as an influence by Eliphas Levi[51], Franciscus Sylvius[56], and Thomas Muffet[61].
What did Paracelsus discover?
Paracelsus is credited as discoverer of gnome[66], undine[68], and sylph[70].