Athanasius Kircher

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Athanasius Kircher

Political Science

#1552

Historical Rank

Asian Studies

#138

Historical Rank

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• Political Science

Athanasius Kircher's Degrees

• Doctorate Philosophy Paderborn University

Why Is Athanasius Kircher Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Athanasius Kircher was a German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published around 40 major works of comparative religion, geology, and medicine. Kircher has been compared to fellow Jesuit Roger Joseph Boscovich and to Leonardo da Vinci for his vast range of interests, and has been honoured with the title "Master of a Hundred Arts". He taught for more than 40 years at the Roman College, where he set up a wunderkammer. A resurgence of interest in Kircher has occurred within the scholarly community in recent decades.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Athanasius Kircher?

Athanasius Kircher is affiliated with the following schools:

• Paderborn University
• University of Würzburg

What Are Athanasius Kircher's Academic Contributions?

Athanasius Kircher has made the following academic contributions:

• China Illustrata