Johannes Engel
German doctor and astronomer, astrologer
Born
March 2nd, 1453
572 years ago
Died
1512
513 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A doctor, astronomer, and astrologer active in the 15th century, contributed to the understanding of the cosmos and astrological practices. Engel practiced medicine and wrote extensively on various scientific topics of the time. His work often intertwined the fields of medicine, astronomy, and astrology, reflecting the Renaissance interest in the interconnectedness of disciplines. Engel's treatises presented medical advice alongside celestial observations, demonstrating the synthesis of science and mysticism characteristic of this era.
Published astrological and medical texts
Contributed to early astronomical observations
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