Eirenaeus Philalethes

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Who is Eirenaeus Philalethes?

Eirenaeus Philalethes was a 17th-century alchemist and the author of many influential works. These works were read by such luminaries as Isaac Newton, John Locke, and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Newton's extensive writings on alchemy are heavily indebted to Philalethes, although Newton incorporated significant modifications as well.

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on July 23, 2013

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