More and more is written about the 16th century prophecies of
French astrologer Nostradamus. But Nostradamus, who was born
Michel de Nostredame in 1503, was equally famous in his lifetime
for his skills as a physician. Nostradamus studied medicine in
Montpellier and began practicing as a physician in 1525. He is
most famous for his innovative techniques for treating plague
victims, especially because he successfully treated so many ill
patients. In 1550, Nostradamus began writing his prophecies,
earning him new fame and an appointment as royal physician to
King Charles IX. His final prediction came when he told a
priest, You will not find me alive at sunrise. He died early the
next morning, on this date in 1566. Copyright Aetna
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