Julius Caesar Scaliger

Italian physician and scholar

Julius Caesar Scaliger - Italian physician and scholar
Born

April 23rd, 1484
541 years ago

Died

October 21st, 1558
467 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

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Significant contributions were made to philosophy and poetry, particularly in the fields of astrology and natural science. Authored the influential work 'Exotericarum, et de Universo Libri Duo', which discussed astrological principles and their relation to the cosmos. Proposed new methods for textual criticism and emphasized the importance of understanding literary history. Held educational roles that impacted subsequent generations of scholars.

Wrote 'Exotericarum, et de Universo Libri Duo'

Developed new methods for textual criticism

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