Michel de Nostredame , widely known as , was a 16th-century French physician and astrologer whose cryptic collection of 942 poetic quatrains, Les Prophéties , has remained continuously in print since its first publication in 1555. His work is famous for its "enigmatic" style—a mix of French, Greek, Latin, and Occitan intended to obscure meanings and evade religious persecution. Major Prophecies and Interpretations
Scholars and enthusiasts frequently link his vague verses to major historical turning points. Some of the most cited include:
