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= Athanasius Kircher
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Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) was a German Jesuit scholar, polymath, and one of the most prominent figures of the early modern period. He is often considered one of the last universal scholars and is known for his contributions across a wide range of disciplines, including geography, medicine, archaeology, music, and linguistics.