Queen Elizabeth I's Astronomer, John Dee

Dr. John Dee was the quintessential Renaissance Man. Much misunderstood, he is perhaps most remembered for his impact on western esotericism. He was the man tasked with consulting the stars to find the most propitious day for Queen Elizabeth I's coronation. He was one of the most accomplished scholars of his time and credited with inventing the idea of a "British Empire." The life of John Dee is history that deserves to be remembered.

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[therenumerator]

History is more than obscure, it is twisted and forgotten. Some is deliberately erased, history being written by those who survive the event. Some stands free of the shadows of mens' minds. It is amazing, for me, to see your videos. You, Sir, are a cherished part of my day. I am retired and follow you daily.

[isaacschmitt]

John Dee is one of my favourite historical figures! His search for answers and knowledge inspires mine own, and I can only hope to house so great a number of books someday!

[jovanweismiller]

The last time I checked, Bohemia was a major part of modern day Czechia or Czech Republic. Great video, as usual!

[sarjim]

Imagine having to know Latin, Greek, French, German, Italian, and English just to read a part of Dee's books.

[madeconomist]

"And so he asked the angels." What a beautiful line!

[rkkotilley]

For him to have survived Queen Marys' reign...that is probably a story in itself

[Peasmouldia]

I knew a bit about Dee and some about Mercator and his projection. Did I know they had met and influenced each other ? No, that's why I watch H.G. Thank you sir.

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How can anyone not like this?? Oh wait, maybe they're people that failed history in school and it brings back bad memories! Lol! Yet another great video and that tie rocks!! 👍🙂

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[chuckkottke]

John Dee to Edward Kelly to the Golden Dawn and Aleister Crowley to The Beatles. 🐞 Thank You History Guy for the Great Connections!

[Dougiemort]

Per usual, chock full of information and scholarship. After his death (and typical of those lives filled with curiosity, wonder and intelligence), Dee was praised and demonized, Alias Ashmole was sure Dee a genious, particularly in math and research while Meric Casaubon was the man who wrote the "hit piece" A TRUE AND FAITHFUL RELATION... the book you mention, that concentrates solely on Dee's dabbling with the occult. Thank you, again, for sharing your scholarship.

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[hughmckendrick]

Excellent content again. You, Sir, deserve a bigger audience.

[warrenokuma]

An individual that truly deserves to be remembered.

[richarddeese]

Thanks. When I was a young, foolish smart-aleck [Hoag], I decried such things as astrology and alchemy. But as I've gotten older, more wary (and hopefully a little less foolish!), I've come to recognize a simple truth: that these things were the beginnings of astronomy and chemistry (respectively). As such, I understand that we had to start somewhere, and that it was - due to human nature (ignorance & superstition) - bound to be tied up in mythology, mysticism, & magic. Now, I'm thankful for how far we've come, but still grateful to those who dared to be the ones to start at all. By putting forth an notion [or 'theory' as they're so often misrepresented], everyone else has the chance to weigh in on it. Thus, the scientific method gets kick-started into existence. Just as we went from washing clothes by hand at the river to washing machines, science is a progression of ideas. If done correctly, it inches us ever closer to some elusive concept called "truth." tavi.

[barbarachase]

Thank you so very much for another factual and interesting video!

[thejudgmentalcat]

I love the Elizabethan era.

Lovely tie!!!