Michael Maier

Michael Maier
Copper engraving of Michael Maier, from Symbola avreae mensae dvodecim nationvm. (Matthäus Merian, 1617)
Born1568
Died1622
NationalityGerman
Other namesMichael Maierus
Alma materUniversity of Basel
Known forAtalanta Fugiens
Scientific career
FieldsMedicine, 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]

  1. ^ Post-nominal letters placed after his name included "Eq. Ex. Phil. & Med. D."
  2. ^ 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.

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