What calamity did Nostradamus deal with in his professional life, and how did it affect his personal life?
• Answer After graduating from medical school at the University of Montpelier, Nostradamus went into private practice and seemed to succeed at treating victims of the plague. Unfortunately, the plague apparently claimed the lives of his first wife and two children by that marriage. • Question Why are Nostradamus’ prophetic writings known as “Centuries”? • Answer The name comes from the fact that each “Centurie” contains 100 prophetic verses of four lines each, known as quatrains. • Question How was Nostradamus used for propaganda purposes during World War II? • Answer From the air, both German and Allied pilots dropped “Nostradamus leaflets” predicting victory for their countries. • Question What prediction did Nostradamus make about King Henry II of France? • Answer Nostradamus was hired as the court astrologer under King Henry II, and he predicted that “The king’s eyes would be pierced in their golden cage.” Nostradamus’ boosters point out that the king was killed several years later
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