Michael Maier

Michael Maier (Latin: Michael Maierus; 1568–1622) was a German physician and counsellor to Rudolf II Habsburg. He was a learned alchemist, epigramist, and amateur composer.

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
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