On this day in Tudor history, 13th July 1527, John Dee, the astrologer, mathematician, alchemist, antiquary, spy, philosopher, geographer and adviser to Elizabeth I and influential statesmen, was born in London.
He had an incredible career which included:
- Working under the patronage of the Earl of Pembroke, Duke of Northumberland and the Grey family.
- Tutoring Robert Dudley and Edward VI.
- Drawing up an electional chart to determine the most auspicious date for Elizabeth I's coronation.
- Undertaking secret missions for Elizabeth and Lord Burghley.
- Writing and presenting a mathematical and astronomical work to the queen.
- Being consulted by famous explorers and navigators.
- And working with Edward Kelley and communicating with angels.
Dee was one of the most learned men of the Elizabethan age.
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Image: A portrait of John Dee by an unknown artist.
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