Nikolaus von Cues - Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Eibacher Kuckuck
N 50° 21.720 E 007° 35.796
32U E 400181 N 5579822
[DE] Diese Gedenksäule erinnert an den bekannten Gelehrten Nikolaus von Cues / [EN] This pillar reminds of the well-known scholar Nicholas of Cusa
Waymark Code: WMH7J1
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 06/03/2013
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Nicholas of Kues (1401 – August 11, 1464), also referred to as Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Cusa, was a German philosopher, theologian, jurist, and astronomer. One of the first German proponents of Renaissance humanism, he made spiritual and political contributions in European history.

Among other positions, he was canon and dean at the stift of Saint Florinus in Koblenz.

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The pillar depicts Nicholas of Kues as a bishop, his birth house (in Kues), his coat of arms (a crayfish) and the job of his father (a prosperous boat owner and ferryman).

The writing on the pillar says:

Nikolaus von Kues = Nicholaus of Kues
Wappen des Nikolaus Cryfftz (Krebs) Cusanus = coat of arms of Nikolaus Cryfftz (crayfish) Cusanus
Geburtshaus = birth house
Sohn des Moselschiffers Johan Cryfftz = son of Mosel ferryman Johan Cryfftz
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Location: Florinsmarkt, opposite Florinskirche
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