Settings16th-century Latin-language writers
Accius
Accius, a Latin poet of the 16th century, to whom is attributed a paraphrase of Aesop's Fables, of which Julius Scaliger speaks with great praise.
Accius, a Latin poet of the 16th century, to whom is attributed a paraphrase of Aesop's Fables, of which Julius Scaliger speaks with great praise.
Adrianus Barlandus
Adriaan van Baarland or Adrianus Barlandus (1486–1538) was a Dutch historian of merit.
Adriaan van Baarland or Adrianus Barlandus (1486–1538) was a Dutch historian of merit.
Aegidius Hunnius
Aegidius Hunnius the Elder (December 21, 1550 Winnenden – April 4, 1603 Wittenberg) was a Lutheran theologian of the Lutheran scholastic tradition and father of Nicolaus Hunnius.
Aegidius Hunnius the Elder (December 21, 1550 Winnenden – April 4, 1603 Wittenberg) was a Lutheran theologian of the Lutheran scholastic tradition and father of Nicolaus Hunnius.
Alessandro Achillini
Alessandro Achillini (20 October 1463 – 2 August 1512) was an Italian philosopher and physician.
Alessandro Achillini (20 October 1463 – 2 August 1512) was an Italian philosopher and physician.
Amato Lusitano
João Rodrigues de Castelo Branco, better known as Amato Lusitano and Amatus Lusitanus (Castelo Branco, 1511 – Thessaloniki, 1568), was a notable Portuguese Jewish physician of ...
João Rodrigues de Castelo Branco, better known as Amato Lusitano and Amatus Lusitanus (Castelo Branco, 1511 – Thessaloniki, 1568), was a notable Portuguese Jewish physician of ...
Andrea Alciato
Andrea Alciato (May 8, 1492 – January 12, 1550), commonly known as Alciati (Andreas Alciatus), was an Italian jurist and writer.
Andrea Alciato (May 8, 1492 – January 12, 1550), commonly known as Alciati (Andreas Alciatus), was an Italian jurist and writer.
Andrea Cesalpino
Andrea Cesalpino (Latinized as Andreas Cæsalpinus) (1524 or 1525 – February 23, 1603) was an Italian physician, philosopher and botanist.
Andrea Cesalpino (Latinized as Andreas Cæsalpinus) (1524 or 1525 – February 23, 1603) was an Italian physician, philosopher and botanist.
Andreas Vesalius
Andreas Vesalius was a Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica.
Andreas Vesalius was a Flemish anatomist, physician, and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De humani corporis fabrica.
Andrzej Krzycki
Andrzej Krzycki herbu Kotwicz (1482–1537) was a Renaissance Polish writer and archbishop.
Andrzej Krzycki herbu Kotwicz (1482–1537) was a Renaissance Polish writer and archbishop.
Antoine de la Roche Chandieu
Antoine de la Roche Chandieu (1534 Castle of Chabot (near Mâcon) – Feb.
Antoine de la Roche Chandieu (1534 Castle of Chabot (near Mâcon) – Feb.
Anton Praetorius
Anton Praetorius (1560 – 6 December 1613) was a German Calvinist pastor who spoke out against the persecution of witches (witchhunts, witchcraft trials) and against torture.
Anton Praetorius (1560 – 6 December 1613) was a German Calvinist pastor who spoke out against the persecution of witches (witchhunts, witchcraft trials) and against torture.
Arngrímur Jónsson
Arngrímur Jónsson the Learned (Arngrímur Jónsson hinn lærði) (1568 – June 27, 1648) was an Icelandic scholar and an apologist.
Arngrímur Jónsson the Learned (Arngrímur Jónsson hinn lærði) (1568 – June 27, 1648) was an Icelandic scholar and an apologist.
Baldassare Castiglione
Baldassare Castiglione, count of (; December 6, 1478 – February 2, 1529) was an Italian courtier, diplomat, soldier and a prominent Renaissance author.
Baldassare Castiglione, count of (; December 6, 1478 – February 2, 1529) was an Italian courtier, diplomat, soldier and a prominent Renaissance author.
Baptista Mantuanus
Baptista Spagnuoli Mantuanus (Battista Mantovano, English: Mantuan, also known as Johannes Baptista Spagnolo) (17 April 1447 – 20 March 1516) was an Italian Carmelite reformer,...
Baptista Spagnuoli Mantuanus (Battista Mantovano, English: Mantuan, also known as Johannes Baptista Spagnolo) (17 April 1447 – 20 March 1516) was an Italian Carmelite reformer,...
Bonaventura Vulcanius
Bonaventura Vulcanius (30 June 1538, Bruges – 9 October 1614, Leiden) was a leading personality in Dutch humanism of the 16th and 17th century.
Bonaventura Vulcanius (30 June 1538, Bruges – 9 October 1614, Leiden) was a leading personality in Dutch humanism of the 16th and 17th century.
Christoph Pezel
Christoph Pezel (5 March 1539 in Plauen -- 24 February 1604 Bremen) was an influential Reformed Theologian who introduced the Reformed confession to Nassau-Dillenburg and Bremen.
Christoph Pezel (5 March 1539 in Plauen -- 24 February 1604 Bremen) was an influential Reformed Theologian who introduced the Reformed confession to Nassau-Dillenburg and Bremen.
Conimbricenses
Conimbricenses or Collegium Conimbricenses is the name by which Jesuits of the University of Coimbra in Coimbra, Portugal were known.
Conimbricenses or Collegium Conimbricenses is the name by which Jesuits of the University of Coimbra in Coimbra, Portugal were known.
Conrad Celtes
Conrad Celtes (or Celtis), also Konrad Celtis and Latin Conradus Celtis (February 1, 1459 – February 4, 1508), was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and Neo-Latin poet.
Conrad Celtes (or Celtis), also Konrad Celtis and Latin Conradus Celtis (February 1, 1459 – February 4, 1508), was a German Renaissance humanist scholar and Neo-Latin poet.
Conrad Gessner
Conrad Gessner (Konrad Gessner, Conrad Geßner, Conrad von Gesner, Conradus Gesnerus, Conrad Gesner; 26 March 1516 – 13 December 1565) was a Swiss naturalist and bibliographer.
Conrad Gessner (Konrad Gessner, Conrad Geßner, Conrad von Gesner, Conradus Gesnerus, Conrad Gesner; 26 March 1516 – 13 December 1565) was a Swiss naturalist and bibliographer.
Constantine L'Empereur
Constantijn L'Empereur (1591–1648) was a prominent Dutch Hebraist, a distinguished Orientalist and doctor of theology.
Constantijn L'Empereur (1591–1648) was a prominent Dutch Hebraist, a distinguished Orientalist and doctor of theology.
Costanzo Varolio
Costanzo Varolio, Latinized as Constantius Varolius, was an Italian anatomist and a papal physician to Gregory XIII. He was a pupil to the anatomist Giulio Cesare Aranzio, himself a pupil ...
Costanzo Varolio, Latinized as Constantius Varolius, was an Italian anatomist and a papal physician to Gregory XIII. He was a pupil to the anatomist Giulio Cesare Aranzio, himself a pupil ...
David Chytraeus
David Chytraeus or Chyträus (26 February 1530, Ingelfingen - 25 June 1600, Rostock) was a German Lutheran theologian and historian.
David Chytraeus or Chyträus (26 February 1530, Ingelfingen - 25 June 1600, Rostock) was a German Lutheran theologian and historian.
Desiderius Erasmus
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (October 28, 1466 – July 12, 1536), sometimes known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and a theologian.
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (October 28, 1466 – July 12, 1536), sometimes known as Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, and a theologian.
Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, KC was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist, author and pioneer of the scientific method.
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, KC was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist, author and pioneer of the scientific method.
Francisco Hernández de Toledo
Francisco Hernández de Toledo (La Puebla de Montalbán, Toledo 1514 – Madrid 28 January 1587) was a naturalist and court physician to the King of Spain.
Francisco Hernández de Toledo (La Puebla de Montalbán, Toledo 1514 – Madrid 28 January 1587) was a naturalist and court physician to the King of Spain.
Gabriele Faerno
Gabriele Faerno, also known by his Latin name of Faernus Cremonensis, was born in Cremona about 1510 and died in Rome on November 17, 1561.
Gabriele Faerno, also known by his Latin name of Faernus Cremonensis, was born in Cremona about 1510 and died in Rome on November 17, 1561.
Gabriele Falloppio
Gabriele Falloppio (1523 – October 9, 1562), often known by his Latin name Fallopius, was one of the most important anatomists and physicians of the sixteenth century.
Gabriele Falloppio (1523 – October 9, 1562), often known by his Latin name Fallopius, was one of the most important anatomists and physicians of the sixteenth century.
Gaspar de Baeza
Gaspar de Baeza (Baeza, 1540 - 1569) was a Spanish humanist, lawyer, translator and writer known during the Spanish Golden Age.
Gaspar de Baeza (Baeza, 1540 - 1569) was a Spanish humanist, lawyer, translator and writer known during the Spanish Golden Age.
Georgius Agricola
Georgius Agricola (24 March 1494 – 21 November 1555) was a German scholar and scientist.
Georgius Agricola (24 March 1494 – 21 November 1555) was a German scholar and scientist.
Gerolamo Cardano
Gerolamo Cardano was an Italian Renaissance mathematician, physician, astrologer and gambler.
Gerolamo Cardano was an Italian Renaissance mathematician, physician, astrologer and gambler.
Guillaume Budé
Guillaume Budé (Guilielmus Budaeus) (26 January 1467 – 23 August 1540) was a French scholar.
Guillaume Budé (Guilielmus Budaeus) (26 January 1467 – 23 August 1540) was a French scholar.
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (September 15, 1486 – February 18, 1535) was a German magician, occult writer, theologian, astrologer, and alchemist.
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (September 15, 1486 – February 18, 1535) was a German magician, occult writer, theologian, astrologer, and alchemist.
Helius Eobanus Hessus
Helius Eobanus Hessus (January 6, 1488 – October 5, 1540) was a German Latin poet born at Halgehausen in Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel).
Helius Eobanus Hessus (January 6, 1488 – October 5, 1540) was a German Latin poet born at Halgehausen in Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel).
Hieronymus Osius
Hieronymus Osius was a German Neo-Latin poet and academic about whom there are few biographical details.
Hieronymus Osius was a German Neo-Latin poet and academic about whom there are few biographical details.
Jacob Micyllus
Jacob Micyllus, (6 April 1503 — 28 January 1558) was a German Renaissance humanist and teacher, who conducted the city's Latin school in Frankfurt and held a chair at the University of Heidelber...
Jacob Micyllus, (6 April 1503 — 28 January 1558) was a German Renaissance humanist and teacher, who conducted the city's Latin school in Frankfurt and held a chair at the University of Heidelber...
Jacopo Sannazaro
Jacopo Sannazaro (or Sannazzaro in wrong transcription) (28 July 1458 – 6 August 1530) was an Italian poet, humanist and epigrammist from Naples.
Jacopo Sannazaro (or Sannazzaro in wrong transcription) (28 July 1458 – 6 August 1530) was an Italian poet, humanist and epigrammist from Naples.
Jacques Auguste de Thou
Jacques Auguste de Thou was a French historian, book collector and president of the Parlement de Paris.
Jacques Auguste de Thou was a French historian, book collector and president of the Parlement de Paris.
Jakob Andreae
Jakob Andreae (March 25, 1528 – January 7, 1590) was a significant German Lutheran theologian, involved in the drafting of major documents.
Jakob Andreae (March 25, 1528 – January 7, 1590) was a significant German Lutheran theologian, involved in the drafting of major documents.
Jan Kochanowski
Jan Kochanowski was a Polish Renaissance poet who established poetic patterns that would become integral to Polish literary language.
Jan Kochanowski was a Polish Renaissance poet who established poetic patterns that would become integral to Polish literary language.
Jan Łaski
Jan Łaski, John Laski, Johannes Alasco, John a Lasco (1499 – 8 January 1560), was a Polish Protestant evangelical reformer.
Jan Łaski, John Laski, Johannes Alasco, John a Lasco (1499 – 8 January 1560), was a Polish Protestant evangelical reformer.
Jan Łaski (1456-1531)
Jan Łaski (Łask, March 1456 - May 19, 1531, Kalisz, Poland) was a Polish nobleman, Grand Chancellor of the Crown (1503–10), diplomat, from 1490 secretary to Poland's King Kazimierz IV and ...
Jan Łaski (Łask, March 1456 - May 19, 1531, Kalisz, Poland) was a Polish nobleman, Grand Chancellor of the Crown (1503–10), diplomat, from 1490 secretary to Poland's King Kazimierz IV and ...
Jan Łaski (1456–1531)
Jan Łaski (Łask, March 1456 - May 19, 1531, Kalisz, Poland) was a Polish nobleman, Grand Chancellor of the Crown (1503–10), diplomat, from 1490 secretary to Poland's King Kazimierz IV and ...
Jan Łaski (Łask, March 1456 - May 19, 1531, Kalisz, Poland) was a Polish nobleman, Grand Chancellor of the Crown (1503–10), diplomat, from 1490 secretary to Poland's King Kazimierz IV and ...
Janus Cornarius
Janus Cornarius (ca. 1500 – March 16, 1558) was a Saxon humanist and friend of Erasmus.
Janus Cornarius (ca. 1500 – March 16, 1558) was a Saxon humanist and friend of Erasmus.
Janus Dousa
Janus Dousa Jan van der Does
Lord of Noordwyck (6 December 1545 – 8 October 1604), Dutch statesman, historian, poet and philologist, the first Librarian of Leiden University Library and ...
Janus Dousa Jan van der Does
Lord of Noordwyck (6 December 1545 – 8 October 1604), Dutch statesman, historian, poet and philologist, the first Librarian of Leiden University Library and ...
Jean Bodin
Jean Bodin (1530–1596) was a French jurist and political philosopher, member of the Parlement of Paris and professor of law in Toulouse.
Jean Bodin (1530–1596) was a French jurist and political philosopher, member of the Parlement of Paris and professor of law in Toulouse.
Jean Taisner
Jean Taisner (Taisnier) (in Latin, Johannes Taisnerius) was a priest.
Jean Taisner (Taisnier) (in Latin, Johannes Taisnerius) was a priest.
Joachim Camerarius the Younger
Joachim Camerarius the Younger (German "Kammermeister") (November 6, 1534, Nuremberg -- October 11, 1598, Nuremberg) was a German physician, botanist, and humanist scholar.
Joachim Camerarius the Younger (German "Kammermeister") (November 6, 1534, Nuremberg -- October 11, 1598, Nuremberg) was a German physician, botanist, and humanist scholar.
Joachim du Bellay
Joachim du Bellay (c. 1522 – 1 January 1560) was a French poet, critic, and a member of the Pléiade.
Joachim du Bellay (c. 1522 – 1 January 1560) was a French poet, critic, and a member of the Pléiade.
Jofrancus Offusius
Jofrancus Offusius (also: Ioannes or Johannes Francus Offusius) c. 1505 - c. 1570, German astronomer-astrologer and scholar.
Jofrancus Offusius (also: Ioannes or Johannes Francus Offusius) c. 1505 - c. 1570, German astronomer-astrologer and scholar.
Johann Reuchlin
Johann Reuchlin (sometimes Johannes) (January 29, 1455 – June 30, 1522) was a German humanist and a scholar of Greek and Hebrew.
Johann Reuchlin (sometimes Johannes) (January 29, 1455 – June 30, 1522) was a German humanist and a scholar of Greek and Hebrew.
Johannes Aventinus
Johannes Aventinus (July 4, 1477 – January 9, 1534) was a Bavarian historian and philologist.
Johannes Aventinus (July 4, 1477 – January 9, 1534) was a Bavarian historian and philologist.
Johannes Bertelius
Johannes Bertelius also Jean Bertels
1544 – June 19, 1607, abbot of Echternach and writer of a history of Luxembourg, was born in Leuven.
Johannes Bertelius also Jean Bertels
1544 – June 19, 1607, abbot of Echternach and writer of a history of Luxembourg, was born in Leuven.
Johannes Crato von Krafftheim
Johannes Crato von Krafftheim was a German humanist and court physician to three Holy Roman emperors.
Johannes Crato von Krafftheim was a German humanist and court physician to three Holy Roman emperors.
Johannes Dantiscus
Johannes Dantiscus,, – 27 October 1548 in Lidzbark was prince-bishop of Warmia and Bishop of Chełmno.
Johannes Dantiscus,, – 27 October 1548 in Lidzbark was prince-bishop of Warmia and Bishop of Chełmno.
Johannes Despauterius
Jan de Spauter (Ninove, c. 1480 – Komen, 1520) was a prominent Flemish humanist.
Jan de Spauter (Ninove, c. 1480 – Komen, 1520) was a prominent Flemish humanist.
Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler (; December 27, 1571 – November 15, 1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution.
Johannes Kepler (; December 27, 1571 – November 15, 1630) was a German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer, and key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution.
Johannes Murmellius
Johannes Murmellius (c. 1480 – 2 October 1517) was a Dutch teacher and humanist, known for numerous textbooks, and his spreading of humanism, particularly in the Prince-Bishopric of Münster.
Johannes Murmellius (c. 1480 – 2 October 1517) was a Dutch teacher and humanist, known for numerous textbooks, and his spreading of humanism, particularly in the Prince-Bishopric of Münster.
Johannes Secundus
Johannes Secundus (also Janus Secundus) (15 November 1511 – 25 September 1536) was a New Latin poet of Dutch nationality.
Johannes Secundus (also Janus Secundus) (15 November 1511 – 25 September 1536) was a New Latin poet of Dutch nationality.
Johannes Trithemius
Johannes Trithemius (1 February 1462 – 13 December 1516), born Johann Heidenberg, was a German abbot, lexicographer, historian, cryptographer, polymath and occultist who had an influence...
Johannes Trithemius (1 February 1462 – 13 December 1516), born Johann Heidenberg, was a German abbot, lexicographer, historian, cryptographer, polymath and occultist who had an influence...
John Case (Aristotelian writer)
John Case (or Johannes Casus) (died 1600) was an English writer on Aristotle.
John Case (or Johannes Casus) (died 1600) was an English writer on Aristotle.
John Cheke
Sir John Cheke (16 June 1514 – 13 September 1557) was an English classical scholar and statesman, notable as the first Regius Professor of Greek at Cambridge University.
Sir John Cheke (16 June 1514 – 13 September 1557) was an English classical scholar and statesman, notable as the first Regius Professor of Greek at Cambridge University.
Joseph Justus Scaliger
Joseph Justus Scaliger (August 5, 1540 – January 21, 1609) was a French religious leader and scholar, known for expanding the notion of classical history from Greek and Ancient Roman histo...
Joseph Justus Scaliger (August 5, 1540 – January 21, 1609) was a French religious leader and scholar, known for expanding the notion of classical history from Greek and Ancient Roman histo...
Juan Luis Vives
Juan Luis Vives (Ioannes Lodovicus Vives in Latin), also Joan Lluís Vives i March (6 March 1493 – 6 May 1540), was a Valencian Spanish scholar and humanist.
Juan Luis Vives (Ioannes Lodovicus Vives in Latin), also Joan Lluís Vives i March (6 March 1493 – 6 May 1540), was a Valencian Spanish scholar and humanist.
Julius Caesar Aranzi
Julius Caesar Aranzi (Giulio Cesare Aranzio, Arantius) (1529/1530 – April 7, 1589) was a leading figure in the history of the science of human anatomy.
Julius Caesar Aranzi (Giulio Cesare Aranzio, Arantius) (1529/1530 – April 7, 1589) was a leading figure in the history of the science of human anatomy.
Laurentius Corvinus
Laurentius Corvinus (Laurentius Rabe; Wawrzyniec Korwin; 1465 – 1527) was a Silesian scholar who lectured as an ‘extraordinary’ (i.e.
Laurentius Corvinus (Laurentius Rabe; Wawrzyniec Korwin; 1465 – 1527) was a Silesian scholar who lectured as an ‘extraordinary’ (i.e.
Maciej Miechowita
Maciej Miechowita (also known as Maciej z Miechowa, Maciej of Miechów, Maciej Karpiga, Matthias de Miechow) (1457 – 8 September 1523) was a Polish renaissance scholar, professor of Jag...
Maciej Miechowita (also known as Maciej z Miechowa, Maciej of Miechów, Maciej Karpiga, Matthias de Miechow) (1457 – 8 September 1523) was a Polish renaissance scholar, professor of Jag...
Macropedius
Georgius Macropedius, also known as Joris van Lanckvelt, was a Dutch humanist, schoolmaster and 'the greatest Latin playwright of the 16th century'.
Georgius Macropedius, also known as Joris van Lanckvelt, was a Dutch humanist, schoolmaster and 'the greatest Latin playwright of the 16th century'.
Marcus Antonius Antimachus
Marcus Antonius Antimachus, also written Mark Antony Antimaco or Marcantonio Antimaco (c.
Marcus Antonius Antimachus, also written Mark Antony Antimaco or Marcantonio Antimaco (c.
Marko Marulić
Marko Marulić was a Croatian national poet and Christian humanist, known as the Crown of the Croatian Medieval Age and the father of the Croatian Renaissance.
Marko Marulić was a Croatian national poet and Christian humanist, known as the Crown of the Croatian Medieval Age and the father of the Croatian Renaissance.
Martin Chemnitz
Martin Chemnitz (November 9, 1522 – April 8, 1586) was an eminent second-generation Lutheran theologian, reformer, churchman, and confessor.
Martin Chemnitz (November 9, 1522 – April 8, 1586) was an eminent second-generation Lutheran theologian, reformer, churchman, and confessor.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther (10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther (10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation.
Mathias Hafenreffer
Matthias Hafenreffer (1561–1617) was a German orthodox Lutheran theologian in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Matthias Hafenreffer (1561–1617) was a German orthodox Lutheran theologian in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Mathias Haffenreffer
Matthias Hafenreffer (1561–1617) was a German orthodox Lutheran theologian in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Matthias Hafenreffer (1561–1617) was a German orthodox Lutheran theologian in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Matthias Hafenreffer
Matthias Hafenreffer was a German orthodox Lutheran theologian in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Matthias Hafenreffer was a German orthodox Lutheran theologian in the Lutheran scholastic tradition.
Michael Servetus
Michael Servetus (also Miguel Servet or Miguel Serveto also Miguel de Villanueva or Michel de Villeneuve; 29 September 1511 – 27 October 1553) was a Spanish theologi...
Michael Servetus (also Miguel Servet or Miguel Serveto also Miguel de Villanueva or Michel de Villeneuve; 29 September 1511 – 27 October 1553) was a Spanish theologi...
Mikalojus Daukša
Mikalojus Daukša (other possible spellings include Mikalojus Daugsza, Mikołaj Dauksza and Mikolay Dowksza; after 1527 – February 16, 1613 in Medininkai) was a Lithuanian and Latin relig...
Mikalojus Daukša (other possible spellings include Mikalojus Daugsza, Mikołaj Dauksza and Mikolay Dowksza; after 1527 – February 16, 1613 in Medininkai) was a Lithuanian and Latin relig...
Mikołaj Hussowczyk
Mikołaj Hussowczyk (Мікалай (Мікола) Гусоўскі, Mikalojus Husovianas, Nicolaus Hussovianus).
Mikołaj Hussowczyk (Мікалай (Мікола) Гусоўскі, Mikalojus Husovianas, Nicolaus Hussovianus).
Nicolas Cleynaerts
Nicolas Cleynaerts (Clenardus or Clenard) (December 5, 1495 – 1542), Flemish grammarian and traveller, was born at Diest, in Brabant.
Nicolas Cleynaerts (Clenardus or Clenard) (December 5, 1495 – 1542), Flemish grammarian and traveller, was born at Diest, in Brabant.
Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus (Nikolaus Kopernikus; Nicolò Copernico; Mikołaj Kopernik; in his youth, Niclas Koppernigk; 19 February 1473 – 24 May 1543) was a Renaissance astronomer and the first pers...
Nicolaus Copernicus (Nikolaus Kopernikus; Nicolò Copernico; Mikołaj Kopernik; in his youth, Niclas Koppernigk; 19 February 1473 – 24 May 1543) was a Renaissance astronomer and the first pers...
Nikolaus Gerbel
Nikolaus Gerbel (or Gerbellius) (c.
Nikolaus Gerbel (or Gerbellius) (c.
Nikolaus Selnecker
Nikolaus Selnecker (or Selneccer) (December 5, 1532, Hersbruck–May 24, 1592, Leipzig) was a German musician and theologian.
Nikolaus Selnecker (or Selneccer) (December 5, 1532, Hersbruck–May 24, 1592, Leipzig) was a German musician and theologian.
Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq
Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq (1522, Comines - October 28, 1592; Latin: Augerius Gislenius Busbequius; sometimes Augier Ghislain de Busbecq) was a 16th century Flemish writer, herbalist ...
Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq (1522, Comines - October 28, 1592; Latin: Augerius Gislenius Busbequius; sometimes Augier Ghislain de Busbecq) was a 16th century Flemish writer, herbalist ...
Olaus Magnus
Olaus Magnus (Olaus Magni or Olaus Magni Gothus) was a Swedish ecclesiastic and writer, who did pioneering work for the interest of Nordic people.
Olaus Magnus (Olaus Magni or Olaus Magni Gothus) was a Swedish ecclesiastic and writer, who did pioneering work for the interest of Nordic people.
Ortwin
Hardwin von Grätz, known as Ortuinus Gratius or Ortwin (1475 – May 22, 1542), was a German humanist scholar and theologian.
Hardwin von Grätz, known as Ortuinus Gratius or Ortwin (1475 – May 22, 1542), was a German humanist scholar and theologian.
Paracelsus
Paracelsus was a German-Swiss Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and general occultist.
Paracelsus was a German-Swiss Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer, and general occultist.
Paulus Aemilius Veronensis
Paulus Aemilius Veronensis (Italian: Paolo Emilio da Verona) (c.
Paulus Aemilius Veronensis (Italian: Paolo Emilio da Verona) (c.
Paulus Melissus
Paulus Melissus (also: Paul Melissus, Paul Schede, or Paulus Schedius Melissus; 20 December 1539 – 3 February 1602) was a humanist Neo-Latin writer, translator and composer.
Paulus Melissus (also: Paul Melissus, Paul Schede, or Paulus Schedius Melissus; 20 December 1539 – 3 February 1602) was a humanist Neo-Latin writer, translator and composer.
Petrus Forestus
Pieter van Foreest, also called Petrus Forestus, was one of the most prominent physicians of the Dutch Republic.
Pieter van Foreest, also called Petrus Forestus, was one of the most prominent physicians of the Dutch Republic.
Petrus Gyllius
Petrus Gyllius or Gillius (actually Pierre Gilles) (Albi, 1490 – Rome, 1555) was a French natural scientist, topographer and translator.
Petrus Gyllius or Gillius (actually Pierre Gilles) (Albi, 1490 – Rome, 1555) was a French natural scientist, topographer and translator.
Petrus Lotichius Secundus
Petrus Lotichius Secundus, actually Peter Lotz (November 2 1528 in Niederzell/Schlüchtern -- November 7 1560 in Heidelberg) was a scholar and a significant neo-Latin poet of the 16th century.
Petrus Lotichius Secundus, actually Peter Lotz (November 2 1528 in Niederzell/Schlüchtern -- November 7 1560 in Heidelberg) was a scholar and a significant neo-Latin poet of the 16th century.
Petrus Mosellanus
Petrus Mosellanus Protegensis (real name Peter Schade) (b.
Petrus Mosellanus Protegensis (real name Peter Schade) (b.
Philipp Melanchthon
Philipp Melanchthon (February 16, 1497 – April 19, 1560), born Philipp Schwartzerdt, was a German reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protesta...
Philipp Melanchthon (February 16, 1497 – April 19, 1560), born Philipp Schwartzerdt, was a German reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther, the first systematic theologian of the Protesta...
Piero Valeriano Bolzani
Piero Valeriano Bolzani (1477–1558), born Giampietro Valeriano Bolzani, was an Italian Renaissance humanist, favored by the Medici.
Piero Valeriano Bolzani (1477–1558), born Giampietro Valeriano Bolzani, was an Italian Renaissance humanist, favored by the Medici.
Pietro Pomponazzi
Pietro Pomponazzi (16 September 1462 – 18 May 1525) was an Italian philosopher.
Pietro Pomponazzi (16 September 1462 – 18 May 1525) was an Italian philosopher.
Piotr of Goniądz
Piotr of Goniądz (Piotr z Goniądza, ; Latin: Gonesius; c. 1525-1573) was a Polish political and religious writer, thinker and one of the spiritual leaders of the Polish Brethren.
Piotr of Goniądz (Piotr z Goniądza, ; Latin: Gonesius; c. 1525-1573) was a Polish political and religious writer, thinker and one of the spiritual leaders of the Polish Brethren.
Piotr Skarga
Piotr Skarga (Lithuanian: Petras Skarga - February 2, 1536 – September 27, 1612; actual name: Piotr Powęski; referred to in some English sources as Peter Skarga) was a Polish Jesuit...
Piotr Skarga (Lithuanian: Petras Skarga - February 2, 1536 – September 27, 1612; actual name: Piotr Powęski; referred to in some English sources as Peter Skarga) was a Polish Jesuit...
Realdo Colombo
Realdo Colombo was an Italian professor of anatomy and a surgeon at the University of Padua between 1544 and 1559.
Realdo Colombo was an Italian professor of anatomy and a surgeon at the University of Padua between 1544 and 1559.
Rutgerus Sycamber
Rutgerus Sycamber or Roger of Venray (b.
Rutgerus Sycamber or Roger of Venray (b.
Sebastian Klonowic
Sebastian Fabian Klonowic (1545 Sulmierzyce – August 29, 1602 Lublin) was a Polish poet writer and composer.
Sebastian Fabian Klonowic (1545 Sulmierzyce – August 29, 1602 Lublin) was a Polish poet writer and composer.
Stanislaus Hosius
Stanislaus Hosius (Stanisław Hozjusz) (5 May 1504 in Kraków, Poland - 5 August 1579 in Capranica Prenestina, Italy) was a cardinal, since 1551 Prince-Bishop in Bishopric of Warmia (Ermland), P...
Stanislaus Hosius (Stanisław Hozjusz) (5 May 1504 in Kraków, Poland - 5 August 1579 in Capranica Prenestina, Italy) was a cardinal, since 1551 Prince-Bishop in Bishopric of Warmia (Ermland), P...
Stanisław Karnkowski
Stanisław Karnkowski (1520–1603), from Junosza, was the Great Referendary of the Crown (since 1558), the Great Secretary of the Crown (since 1563), bishop of Włocławek (since 1567), archbishop o...
Stanisław Karnkowski (1520–1603), from Junosza, was the Great Referendary of the Crown (since 1558), the Great Secretary of the Crown (since 1563), bishop of Włocławek (since 1567), archbishop o...
Szymon Szymonowic
Szymon Szymonowic (in Latin, Simon Simonides; in Armenian, Շիմոն Շիմոնովիչ; also, in Polish, "Szymonowicz" and "Bendoński"; born Lwów, 24 October 1558 – died 5 May 1629, Czarnięcin, near Z...
Szymon Szymonowic (in Latin, Simon Simonides; in Armenian, Շիմոն Շիմոնովիչ; also, in Polish, "Szymonowicz" and "Bendoński"; born Lwów, 24 October 1558 – died 5 May 1629, Czarnięcin, near Z...
Thomas More
Sir Thomas More (; 7 February 1478 6 July 1535), also known by Catholics as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and noted Renaissance humanist.
Sir Thomas More (; 7 February 1478 6 July 1535), also known by Catholics as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and noted Renaissance humanist.
Thomas Preston (writer)
Thomas Preston was an English master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge and possibly a dramatist.
Thomas Preston was an English master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge and possibly a dramatist.
Tommaso Fazello
Tommaso Fazello was an Italian Dominican friar, historian and antiquarian.
Tommaso Fazello was an Italian Dominican friar, historian and antiquarian.
Tycho Brahe
Tycho Brahe (14 December 1546 – 24 October 1601), born Tyge Ottesen Brahe, was a Danish nobleman known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations.
Tycho Brahe (14 December 1546 – 24 October 1601), born Tyge Ottesen Brahe, was a Danish nobleman known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations.
Victor of Carben
Victor of Carben (1442–1515) was a Jewish convert to Christianity who lived at Cologne.
Victor of Carben (1442–1515) was a Jewish convert to Christianity who lived at Cologne.
Victor von Carben
Victor von Carben was a German rabbi who converted to Catholicism and became a priest.
Victor von Carben was a German rabbi who converted to Catholicism and became a priest.
Viglius
Viglius (October 19, 1507, Swichum —May 5, 1577), was the name taken by Wigle Aytta van Zwichem, a Dutch statesman and jurist, a Frisian by birth.
Viglius (October 19, 1507, Swichum —May 5, 1577), was the name taken by Wigle Aytta van Zwichem, a Dutch statesman and jurist, a Frisian by birth.
Wawrzyniec Grzymała Goślicki
Wawrzyniec Grzymała Goślicki (Laurentius Grimaldius Goslicius; born between 1530 and 1540, died on 31 October 1607) was a Polish nobleman, Bishop of Poznań (1601-1607), political thinker and phi...
Wawrzyniec Grzymała Goślicki (Laurentius Grimaldius Goslicius; born between 1530 and 1540, died on 31 October 1607) was a Polish nobleman, Bishop of Poznań (1601-1607), political thinker and phi...
Willem Hessels van Est
Willem Hessels van Est (Latinized as Estius) (1542 – 20 September 1613) was a Flemish commentator on the Pauline epistles.
Willem Hessels van Est (Latinized as Estius) (1542 – 20 September 1613) was a Flemish commentator on the Pauline epistles.
William Gilbert (astronomer)
William Gilbert, also known as Gilberd, (24 May 1544 – 30 November 1603) was an English physician, physicist and natural philosopher.
William Gilbert, also known as Gilberd, (24 May 1544 – 30 November 1603) was an English physician, physicist and natural philosopher.
William Lily (grammarian)
William Lily (or Lilye) (c.
William Lily (or Lilye) (c.