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William Lilly

English astrologer (1602-1681) · Writers · Died at 79

William Lilly was a seventeenth century English astrologer. He is described as having been a genius at something "that modern mainstream opinion has since decided cannot be done at all" having developed his stature as the most important astrologer in England through his social and political connections as well as...

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He is described as having been a genius at something "that modern mainstream opinion has since decided cannot be done at all" having developed his stature as the most important astrologer in England through his social and political connections as well as going on to have an indelible impact on the future course of Western astrological tradition.

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1602 to 1681 · aged 79