
14th century French philosopher and bishop
1320 — 1382
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Profession
14th century French philosopher and bishop
Born
January 1, 1320
Died
1382 (age ~62)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronomer, professor, physicist
1320
Born in Fleury-sur-Orne (1320-01-01)
1348
EducationStudied at Collège de Navarre
1364
Positiondean (1364–1377)
1377
Positiondiocesan bishop
1382
Died in Lisieux
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Nicole Oresme, also known as Nicolas Oresme, Nicholas Oresme, or Nicolas d'Oresme, was a French philosopher of the later Middle Ages. He wrote influential works on economics, mathematics, physics, astrology, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. He was Bishop of Lisieux, a translator, a counselor of King Charles V of France, and one of the most original thinkers of 14th-century Europe.
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Nicole Oresme, also known as Nicolas Oresme, Nicholas Oresme, or Nicolas d'Oresme, was a French philosopher of the later Middle Ages. He wrote influential works on economics, mathematics, physics, astrology, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. He was Bishop of Lisieux, a translator, a counselor of
The name Nicole means "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas.". It is of English origin.
Nicole Oresme was born on January 1, 1320.
Nicole Oresme died in 1382, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas.
The name Nicole is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Nicole — January 1, 1320
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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Legend.
— anon
Traveled far to stand where you stood. Worth every step.
— a pilgrim
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