Conrad Lycosthenes

Conrad Lycosthenes, born Conrad Wolffhart, was an Alsatian humanist and encyclopedist. Deacon of Saint Leonard in Basel, professor of grammar and dialectics, Lycosthenes had a passion for the study of nature and geophysics.

8 August 1518

Born on the same birth day (8 August): Bruce Matthews (American football) • Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore • Cecilia Roth • Emilie Flygare-Carlén • Hermann Anton Gelinek • James Morgan (actor) • Joël Matip • Mark Wills • Michael Roe (racing driver) • Nick Holtam • Pierre Boulanger • Randy Shilts • Shane Lee