Nostradamus

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Nostradamus

Nostradamus (pronunciation: /nɒstrəˈdæməs/), born as Michel de Nostredame (14 or 21 December 1503 – 2 July 1566), was a French astrologer, physician, and reputed seer who is best known for his book Les Prophéties, a collection of 942 poetic quatrains allegedly predicting future events.

Etymology

The name "Nostradamus" is a Latinized form of his birth name, "Nostredame". The name "Nostredame" is derived from the Occitan language and means "Our Lady", a reference to the Virgin Mary.

Related Terms

  • Astrology: The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.
  • Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
  • Seer: A person who is supposed to be able, through supernatural insight, to see what the future holds.

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