H79464 John Dee Court Astronomer and Advisor

Cardboard cutout of John Dee. He was an astronomer, astrologer, occultist, teacher, alchemist, and mathematician who lived in the 1500s. He was Queen Elizabeth I's court advisor and astronomer. He was credited to having one of Englands largest libraries. Dee left the Queen's service and devoted himself to seeking deeper knowledge in the realms of the supernatural and occult. From there it was down hill. He was accused of being a spy against the English crown. When he returned to England his library and home was found vandalized. He tried to return to the Queen, but was turned away upon the succeeding James I and died in poverty. Dimensions are 72x26 inches. Features of John Dee Court Astronomer and Advisor Cutout Made of high quality durable cardboard Folds flat for storage and deliverySpecifications Dimension: 72" H x 26" W x 1" D Weight: 3 lbs