EMMANUEL SWEDENBORG
BIRTH AND DEATH
Birth: 2/8/1688 Death: 3/29/1772
OCCUPATION
scientist
BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY
Emanuel Swedenborg (, Swedish: [?'m?^?n??l 'svê?d?n?b?rj] , born Emanuel Swedberg, was a Swedish polymath, scientist, engineer, astronomer, anatomist, Christian theologian, philosopher, and mystic. He became best known for his book on the afterlife, Heaven and Hell.
NOTABLE WORK
WHY THEY MATTER
Emmanuel Swedenborg was intellectually unique for his diverse range of expertise, spanning from science and engineering to theology and philosophy. His groundbreaking work on the afterlife in his book Heaven and Hell showcased his mystical insights and philosophical contributions, further solidifying his reputation as a polymath with a profound understanding of both the physical and spiritual realms.
FAMOUS QUOTE
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