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): Cecil Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore • Drew Lachey • Ilka Agricola • Jostein Gaarder • Ken Kutaragi • Leo Chiosso • Mohamed Morsi • Nick Holtam • Richard Harwood • Ryan Koolwijk • Scott D'Amore • Vanessa Amorosi