Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

German magician and theologian

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa - German magician and theologian
Born

September 14th, 1486
538 years ago

Died

February 18th, 1535
490 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Germany

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A prominent figure in the Renaissance, this magician and theologian produced influential works in the fields of occult philosophy, magic, and theology. Major writings include 'De Occulta Philosophia,' a comprehensive treatise on magic and the occult, and 'Three Books of Occult Philosophy,' which laid the foundation for future generations of practitioners and scholars in these areas. Additionally, involvement in the courts of several European nobility allowed for the dissemination of ideas regarding mysticism and the natural sciences.

Wrote 'De Occulta Philosophia'

Influenced future occult philosophy

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