Masters of the Science of the Stars. Astronomers-Astrologers in the Service of King Peter the Ceremonious
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https://doi.org/10.3989/aem.2022.52.2.08Keywords:
Peter the Ceremonious, medieval astronomy, medieval astrology, documentary evidenceAbstract
The reign of Peter the Ceremonious is undoubtedly the period of greatest splendour for astronomy and astrology in the Crown of Aragon, thanks to the determined support given bythis king. His interest in the science of the stars is shown in the acquisition and manufacture of astronomical instruments and in the promotion of an ambitious set of works on astronomy and astrology. Consequently, during his reign, more than a dozen astronomers-astrologers are known to have been in the service of King Peter, either for occasional work or through ties over a long period. This article aims to provide an insight into the biographical and professional profile of these experts, especially regarding their relationship with the Crown, based not only on the review of well-known witnesses but also on documents that had hitherto gone unnoticed or had been scarcely studied.
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