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   Paracelsus (/ ˌ p æ r ə ˈ s ɛ l s ə s /; German: [paʁaˈtsɛlzʊs]; c. 1493 – 24 September 1541), born Theophrastus von Hohenheim (full name Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim), was a Swiss physician, alchemist, lay theologian, and philosopher of the German Renaissance.

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   May 16, 2024 · Paracelsus, German-Swiss physician and alchemist who established the role of chemistry in medicine. His chemical remedies, including those containing mercury, sulfur, iron, and copper sulfate, united medicine with chemistry and contributed substantially to the rise of modern medicine.

   • Paracelsus was the byname of the German-Swiss physician Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim. About 1516 he began using the name...
   • Paracelsus is said to have attended the Universities of Basel, Tübingen, Vienna, Wittenberg, Leipzig, Heidelberg, and Cologne before earning a bacc...
   • Paracelsus was known for his wit and for leading a colourful life. He traveled throughout Europe and beyond, embodying his maxim “A doctor must be...
   • German-Swiss physician Paracelsus contributed substantially to the rise of modern medicine by pioneering treatments using new chemical remedies, in...

3. sciencehistory.org › stories › magazineParacelsus, the Alchemist Who Wed Medicine to Magic

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   Mar 3, 2020 · The life and writings of the Swiss-born, German-speaking physician-alchemist Theophrastus von Hohenheim, better known as Paracelsus (ca. 1493–1541), stubbornly resist strict categorization and demystification.

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5. www.thecollector.com › who-was-paracelsusWho Was Paracelsus? 11 Things You Should Know - TheCollector

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Learn about Paracelsus, a Renaissance polymath who made contributions to alchemy, medicine, philosophy, and theology. Discover his life, travels, controversies, and legacy in this article.

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6. www.paracelsus.uzh.ch › paracelsus-lifeThe Life of Theophrastus of Hohenheim, called Paracelsus - UZH

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Learn about the life and works of Theophrastus Bombast of Hohenheim, also known as Paracelsus, who challenged medieval medicine and theology with his radical ideas. Explore his travels, writings, controversies and legacy in this comprehensive overview.

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8. www.britannica.com › summary › ParacelsusParacelsus summary | Britannica

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   Paracelsus , orig. Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, (born Nov. 11 or Dec. 17, 1493, Einsiedeln, Switz.—died Sept. 24, 1541, Salzburg, Archbishopric of Salzburg), German-born Swiss physician and alchemist. He claimed to have received his doctoral degree at the University of Ferrara.

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   Paracelsus (November 11 or December 17, 1493 – 24 September, 1541) was a Swiss alchemist, physician, astrologer, and philosopher. Born Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim, he took the name Paracelsus later in life, meaning "beside or similar to Celsus," an early Roman physician.

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    Who was Paracelsus and what did he do?

    • Paracelsus, who was known as Theophrastus when he was a boy, was the only son of an impoverished German doctor and chemist. His mother died when he was very young, and shortly thereafter his father moved to Villach in southern Austria.

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    Was Paracelsus a prophet?

    • Paracelsus also had a substantial influence as a prophet or diviner, his "Prognostications" being studied by Rosicrucians in the 17th century. Paracelsianism is the early modern medical movement inspired by the study of his works. Paracelsus was born in Egg an der Sihl [ de], a village close to the Etzel Pass in Einsiedeln, Schwyz.

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    How did Paracelsus contribute to modern medicine?

    • Paracelsus, German-Swiss physician and alchemist who established the role of chemistry in medicine. His chemical remedies, including those containing mercury, sulfur, iron, and copper sulfate, united medicine with chemistry and contributed substantially to the rise of modern medicine.

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    Was Paracelsus a demon-haunted empiric?

    • Paracelsus’s most widely embraced theories (particularly his argument for targeted drugs that would attack a disease rather than merely rebalance the humors) have given him a lingering reputation as a rational, reforming empiric who emerged from the so-called demon-haunted world.

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