Michel de Nostredame (Nostradamus)

Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, was a 16th-century French seer who gained fame for his prophecies recorded in a book called "Les Propheties." His quatrains (four-line poems) are often interpreted as predicting future events, from wars to disasters. While some see his work as surprisingly prescient, many scholars believe the vague language allows for broad or ambiguous interpretations. Nostradamus combined knowledge of astrology, history, and observation to make predictions, but there is no scientific evidence supporting his claims. His legacy endures as a fascinating figure in the study of prophecy and the human desire to foresee the future.