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| − | '''Nicholas of Kues''' (1401 – 1464) - | + | '''Nicholas of Kues''' (1401 – 1464) - Latinized to '''Nicolaus Cusanus''' was a [[German]] [[philosopher]], a [[theologian]], a [[cardinal]], a [[lawyer]], and an [[astronomer]]. He was probably the first great thinker in the early modern period to approach the problem of mathematical [[infinity]]. |
The '''Cusanuswerk''', which supports distinguished Catholic students in Germany is named in his honor. | The '''Cusanuswerk''', which supports distinguished Catholic students in Germany is named in his honor. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:50, July 15, 2016
Nicholas of Kues (1401 – 1464) - Latinized to Nicolaus Cusanus was a German philosopher, a theologian, a cardinal, a lawyer, and an astronomer. He was probably the first great thinker in the early modern period to approach the problem of mathematical infinity.
The Cusanuswerk, which supports distinguished Catholic students in Germany is named in his honor.