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Nostradamus Death Anniversary: He first worked as a physician and helped treat people during the plague.
Nostradamus Death Anniversary: He is widely believed to have predicted major historical events. (File Pic)
Nostradamus Death Anniversary 2025: Nostradamus, a famous French astrologer and physician, died on July 2, 1566. On his death anniversary, people remember his life and the mystery surrounding his predictions. He became well-known for writing poetic verses that many believe predicted future events.
Even today, his work sparks a lot of curiosity and debate. Some say he predicted major things like disasters and political changes with surprising accuracy. His influence is still seen in astrology, books, and even pop culture.
Whether people believe in his predictions or not, Nostradamus remains one of history’s most interesting and talked-about figures.
Who Was Nostradamus?
Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus, was born in France in 1503. He first worked as a physician and helped treat people during the plague. Later, he became interested in astrology and started writing about the future.
In 1555, he published his most famous book, Les Prophéties, which had over 900 short poems that many believe predicted future events. His writing style was mysterious and full of symbols, which made people curious. He even advised French kings and queens.
Some saw him as a wise prophet, while others thought his work didn’t make much sense. Still, today, his name is strongly linked with predictions and prophecies.
Nostradamus Death Anniversary : Interesting Facts About Him
- Started as a shopkeeper: Before becoming a famed seer, Nostradamus owned an apothecary like a 16th-century pharmacy that sold herbal medicines, sweets, and even betting services.
- First prophecies came from personal tragedy: After losing his wife and children to the plague, he began writing predictions and travelled across Europe, engaging with mysticism.
- His major work was powered by the printing press: Les Prophéties became widely known thanks to printing technology, making it a bestseller of its time.
- Had royal backing: Catherine de’ Medici, queen of France, took notice of his predictions, especially one foretelling King Henry II’s death, and made him her court advisor.
- Used cryptic language to stay safe: Fearing accusations of witchcraft, he wrote in veiled and coded phrases to avoid punishment by the Church.
- Nazis used his words as propaganda: During WWII, Nazi operatives dropped leaflets quoting his quatrains to intimidate the French, referencing supposed prophecies of a German victory.
- He predicted the end of the world in 1999: Some believed he foresaw the apocalypse in July 1999, leading French designer Paco Rabanne to cancel a Paris fashion show.
- He entered trance states for visions: Nostradamus would stare into dark bowls of water—sometimes with herbs—to enter a trance-like state and receive his divine insights.
Nostradamus Death Anniversary: Quotes
- Mankind will discover objects in space sent to us by the watchers.
- The third big war will begin when the big city is burning.
- Not that I am foolish enough to claim to be a prophet.
- Two revolutions will be caused by the evil scythe bearer, making a change of reign and centuries.
- When the exhausted Sun takes up his cycle, then my prophecy and threats will be accomplished.
Nostradamus Death Anniversary: 5 Predictions That Are Believed To Have Come True
- The Great Fire of London (1666): One of Nostradamus’ quatrains reads: “The blood of the just will be demanded of London, burnt by fire in the year ‘66.” Many believe this refers to the Great Fire of London, which occurred in 1666 and destroyed much of the city. Though fires were common in wooden cities, the timing and location seem to match closely.
- The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Nostradamus wrote of a figure named “Hister,” which some claim is a reference to Hitler, though Hister was the Latin name for the Danube River. The quatrain also refers to “a child born of poor people” and “a great leader of Germany,” leading many to believe it predicted Hitler’s rise to power and the horrors of WWII.
- The French Revolution: His verses also mention “From the enslaved populace, songs, chants and demands” and “heads chopped off,” which are believed to describe the French Revolution of the late 18th century. This brutal period saw thousands executed by guillotine and the fall of the monarchy.
- The Death of Princess Diana: Some interpret his writings to have predicted Princess Diana’s tragic death in a car crash in 1997. While no direct names are mentioned, phrases like “a great woman will fall” and “a sudden event” have been linked to her.
- 9/11 Attacks on the World Trade Center: A widely circulated (though often misattributed) quatrain refers to “two steel birds” and “a great tower falling,” which many people believe predicted the September 11 attacks in New York. While the exact wording is debated, believers point to Nostradamus’s references to “New City” and “earthshaking fire” as fitting the event.
Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle sect…Read More
Bhaswati Sengupta is a Sub-Editor at News18, where she works closely with the Web Stories and Photo Gallery team to create visually engaging and impactful digital content. She also contributes to Lifestyle sect… Read More
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