Michel de Nostradame, more commonly known as Nostradamus, was a French reputed Seer born on 14 December 1503 at Saint-Remy-de-Provence in the south of France. Time recorded as noon.
Look at the position of planets in 5th house (Jupiter, Saturn & Moon) which are receiving aspects of Sun and Mercury justified him as Prophet, Polymath, Apothecary and a Healer who has done medical services by creating 'rose pill' to patients afflicted with bubonic plague.
He began to write first Almanac in 1550 (Mercury Dasa- Rahu bhukti) consisting atleast 6338 prophecies, of these only 942 are available known as 'Centuries' . He published it in the form of Quatrains (4 lines) in a book titled Les Propheties (The Prophecies).
By 1566 (Venus Dasa - Venus Bhukti), Nostradamus's Gout, which had plagued him painfully for many years and made movement very difficult, turned into edema, or dropsy. He died in the same year.
Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus (December 14 or 21, 1503 – July 1 or 2, 1566), was a French astrologer, physician, and reputed seer, celebrated for his book Les Prophéties (1555), a collection of 942 quatrains predicting future events. Born in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to a converted Jewish family, he navigated a life of plague treatment, academic challenges, and mystical pursuits, leaving a legacy debated for its prophetic accuracy.
Yearwise Biography
- 1503: Born on December 14 or 21 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Provence, France, to Reynière de St-Rémy and Jaume de Nostredame, a grain merchant of Jewish descent who converted to Catholicism. Baptized Michel.
- 1517: Began studying at the University of Avignon at age 14, focusing on grammar, rhetoric, and logic, but left after a year due to a plague outbreak.
- 1521–1529: Traveled as an apothecary, treating plague victims with innovative methods (e.g., hygiene, rosehip remedies), avoiding bloodletting.
- 1525: Earned a medical degree, though some sources dispute this, suggesting expulsion from Montpellier for his apothecary background.
- 1529: Enrolled at the University of Montpellier for a doctorate but was expelled after his manual trade was discovered, per university rules.
- 1531: Married an unnamed woman (possibly Henriette d’Encausse); had two children who died in a 1534 plague outbreak.
- 1534: Lost his family to plague, prompting travels across Italy, Greece, and Turkey, where he reportedly had a psychic awakening.
- 1538: Faced heresy charges for criticizing a religious statue, fled Provence to avoid the Inquisition.
- 1544: Settled in Salon-de-Provence, married Anne Ponsarde, and had six children (three boys, three girls).
- 1547: Began making prophecies, gaining local fame for plague treatments in Aix and Lyon.
- 1550: Published his first almanac of astrological predictions, marking his entry into prophecy.
- 1555: Released Les Prophéties, a collection of quatrains, gaining widespread attention.
- 1556: Met Queen Catherine de Médicis in Paris, casting horoscopes for her children.
- 1558: Published an expanded edition of Les Prophéties, dedicated to King Henry II.
- 1564: Appointed physician-in-ordinary to King Charles IX.
- 1566: Died on July 1 or 2 in Salon-de-Provence, reportedly predicting his death to a priest, at age 62 or 63.
Family
- Parents: Jaume de Nostredame and Reynière de St-Rémy.
- Wives: First wife (name unknown, died 1534); Anne Ponsarde (married 1544).
- Children: Two from first marriage (died young); six with Anne.
Health
- Resilient despite plague exposure; no major illnesses noted until death, possibly from gout or natural causes.
Wealth
- Lived modestly, earning from almanacs and consultations; no significant personal fortune.
Honors
- No formal titles during life; posthumous fame grew with Les Prophéties interpretations.
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