Michael Maier | |
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 Copper engraving of Michael Maier, from Symbola avreae mensae dvodecim nationvm. (Matthäus Merian, 1617) | |
| Born | 1568 |
| Died | 1622 |
| Nationality | German |
| Other names | Michael Maierus |
| Alma mater | University of Basel |
| Known for | Atalanta Fugiens |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine, alchemy |
Michael Maier[1] (Latin: Michael Maierus; 1568–1622) was a German physician and counsellor to Rudolf II Habsburg. He was a learned alchemist, epigramist, and amateur composer.[2]
- ^ Post-nominal letters placed after his name included "Eq. Ex. Phil. & Med. D."
- ^ Figala, Karin; Neumann, Ulrich (1990). "Michael Maier (1569-1622): New Bio-Bibliographical Material". In Martels, Z.R.W.M. von (ed.). Alchemy revisited : proceedings of the International conference on the history of alchemy at the University of Groningen, 17-19 April 1989 (1ª ed.). Leiden: E.J. Brill. pp. 34–50. ISBN 9004092870.