Paracelsus

Paracelsus (11 November or 17 December 1493 - 24 September 1541) was a famous alchemist, physician, astrologer, and general occultist. Born Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, he took the name Paracelsus later in life, meaning "superior to Celsus", an early Roman physician. He was also known by the pseudonym Theophrastus Philippus Aureolus Bombastus von Hohenheim.

Portraits

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  Theophrast von Hohenheim

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  Theophrast von Hohenheim

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  Portrait by Augustin Hirschvogel

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Monuments

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  Paracelsus' grave in Salzburg

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  Monument in Beratzhausen, Germany

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  Memorial in Einsiedeln

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  Monument in Salzburg