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'''Athanasius Kircher''' (2 May 1602 – 27/28 November 1680) was a 17th-century [[Germany|German]] Jesuit scholar and polymath who published around 40 major works, most notably in the fields of Oriental studies, geology, and medicine. Kircher has been compared to fellow Jesuit {{Wiki|Roger Boscovich}} and to [[Leonardo da Vinci]] for his enormous range of interests. | '''Athanasius Kircher''' (2 May 1602 – 27/28 November 1680) was a 17th-century [[Germany|German]] Jesuit scholar and polymath who published around 40 major works, most notably in the fields of Oriental studies, geology, and medicine. Kircher has been compared to fellow Jesuit {{Wiki|Roger Joseph Boscovich|Roger Boscovich}} and to [[Leonardo da Vinci]] for his enormous range of interests. | ||
He has also been referred to as the "last [[Renaissance]] man".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref> He is known for writing the book ''[[Mundus Subterraneus]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | He has also been referred to as the "last [[Renaissance]] man".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Abstergo Files]]</ref> He is known for writing the book ''[[Mundus Subterraneus]]''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 01:01, 22 November 2015
Athanasius Kircher (2 May 1602 – 27/28 November 1680) was a 17th-century German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published around 40 major works, most notably in the fields of Oriental studies, geology, and medicine. Kircher has been compared to fellow Jesuit Roger Boscovich and to Leonardo da Vinci for his enormous range of interests.
He has also been referred to as the "last Renaissance man".[1] He is known for writing the book Mundus Subterraneus.[2]
Trivia
- Kircher is considered the father of Egyptology, and his work helped scientists decipher the Rosetta Stone.
- Kircher was an owner of the Voynich manuscript.