Paracelsus leaves Basel and visits Colmar
- When
- 1528
- Where
- Basel; Colmar
- Episodes
- 2
In February 1528, Paracelsus departed Basel for Alsace after facing a threatened lawsuit. He subsequently stayed in Colmar with Lorenz Fries, where his circle of friends is argued to have given him his famous name.
Episodes
- Stay in Colmar
Paracelsus stayed in Colmar with Lorenz Fries, where his name was likely adopted.
- Departure from Basel
Paracelsus left Basel for Alsace in February 1528 due to a threatened lawsuit.
Background and detail
Departure from Basel. Paracelsus served as city physician in Basel in 1527, a role marked by defiant acts against medical authorities. His tenure ended in early 1528 when he was threatened with an unwinnable lawsuit, prompting his departure for Alsace in February.
Residence in Colmar. Following his move to Alsace, Paracelsus stayed in Colmar with Lorenz Fries. This period in 1528 is significant for the origin of his name, which scholars argue was bestowed by his friends in Colmar rather than invented by him.
People involved
- Paracelsus · Swiss physician and alchemist
Sources
- Paracelsus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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