Paracelsus

biographical name

Par·​a·​cel·​sus ˌper-ə-ˈsel-səs How to pronounce Paracelsus (audio)
ˌpa-rə-ˈsel-səs
1493–1541 pseudonym of Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim Swiss-born alchemist and physician

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“Paracelsus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paracelsus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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