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Nostradamus (Michel de Nostredame or Nôtredame), b. Dec. 14, 1503, d. July
2, 1566, was a French physician and astrologer whose predictions of the future
have fascinated people for centuries. Baptised a Christian to conceal his Jewish
heritage during a period of violent anti-Semitism, Michel grew up in a lively,
prosperous (his father Jacques was a notary) and warm household, full of conversation
and the rich aromas of Provençal cooking. He was an enthusiastic and gifted
student, with exceptional mathematical ability and a great love and mastery of
astrology (known then as "celestial science"). His grandfathers Jean de Rémy
and Pierre de Nostredame (both of them doctors) also noticed that Michel displayed
a remarkable talent for prophecy at a very young age. They both taught him daily
in a wide range of subjects, including classical literature, history, medicine,
astrology, and herbal folk medicine. | | |
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