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Nicholas of Cusa
German cardinal and philosopher (1401–1464)
"Cusa" and "Cusanus" redirect here. For the lunar crater, see Cusanus (crater). For other uses, see CUSA (disambiguation).
His Eminence Nicholas of Cusa | |
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Nicholas of Cusa, by Master of the Life of the Virgin | |
| Born | 1401 Kues, Electorate of Trier, |
| Died | 11 August 1464 Todi, Umbria, |
| Other names | Doctor Christianus, Nikolaus Cryfftz, Nicholas of Kues, Nicolaus Cusanus |
| Alma mater | Heidelberg University University of Padua |
| Era | Medieval philosophy Renaissance philosophy |
| Region | Western philosophy |
| School | Christian Neoplatonism Renaissance humanism[1] Christian humanism[1] |
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Notable ideas | Learned ignorance, coincidence of opposites |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1450–1464 |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Pietro in Vincoli |
| Ordination | 1436[2] |
| Consecration | 26 April 1 Nicholas of Cusa - Wikipedia MINIX
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