The Great Astronomy (Astronomia Magna) (1571) - Page 23

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...as Magister Christophorus Pythopaeus A 16th-century scholar and poet known for his associations with Michael Toxites and the publication of Paracelsian texts. also most humbly praised to Your Electoral Princely Grace original abbreviations: "E. C. F. G." / "E. E. F. G.," standing for "Euer Chur-Fürstlichen Gnaden," a formal address for a high-ranking Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire., so my most humble request reaches Your Electoral Princely Grace, that you would also be the Maecenas original: "Mecoenas"; a classical term for a generous patron of the arts or sciences. and Patron original: "Patronus" of this work original: "Operis", and most graciously accept my most humble intention. May Christ the Lord preserve Your Electoral Princely Grace in long health and a happy reign.

Dated Strasbourg, the first

day of March, in the year

1571.

Your Electoral Princely Grace’s

Most humble

servant,

Michael Toxites,

Physician of

Strasbourg.

original: "Medicus Argentoratensis"; Argentoratum was the ancient Latin name for the city of Strasbourg.