Nicholas of Cusa
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Nicholas of Cusa

German philosopher (1401 – 1464)

Born: January 1, 1401 (1401) · Bernkastel-Kues
Died: August 11, 1464 (1464) · Todi
Age at death: 63 years
Nationality Holy Roman Empire
Occupation writer, politician, jurist, philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, diplomat, theologian, scribe, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Field of work astronomy, mathematics, law, philosophy, geography, diplomacy, Christian theology, Renaissance philosophy
Education University of Padua, Heidelberg University, University of Cologne
Position held cardinal, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Roman Catholic Bishop of Brixen, cardinal priest of Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens
Gender male

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