Cardinal Nicholas of Cusa

1401–1464

1 standalone book

Nicholas of Cusa was a German Catholic bishop and polymath known for his work as a philosopher, theologian, jurist, mathematician, and astronomer. He was one of the first German proponents of Renaissance humanism and contributed to European culture through spiritual and political writings. His mystical works, including those on "learned ignorance," and his involvement in conflicts between Rome and the German states of the Holy Roman Empire marked his influence. He was born in 1401 and died in 1464.

Born

1401