Johannes Trithemius

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Why Is Johannes Trithemius Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Johannes Trithemius , born Johann Heidenberg, was a German Benedictine abbot and a polymath who was active in the German Renaissance as a lexicographer, chronicler, cryptographer, and occultist. He is considered the founder of modern cryptography and steganography, as well as the founder of bibliography and literary studies as branches of knowledge. He had considerable influence on the development of early modern and modern occultism. His students included Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa and Paracelsus.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Johannes Trithemius?

Johannes Trithemius is affiliated with the following schools:

• Heidelberg University

What Are Johannes Trithemius's Academic Contributions?

Johannes Trithemius has made the following academic contributions:

• Steganographia