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Nicholas of Cusa
Nicholas of Cusa in c. 1450

Nicholas of Kues (1401 – August 11, 1464) or Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Cusa, was a German philosopher, theologian, jurist, and astronomer. He was one of the first German proponents of Renaissance humanism.

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  • Bernkastel Kues Geburtshaus Nikolaus von Kues

    Birthplace in Kues

  • S. Pietro in Vincoli 021

    Tomb in S.Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, with the relief "Cardinal Nicholas before St Peter" by Andrea Bregno


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