DVD Nikolaus von Kues

Nicholas of Cusa, Latinized Nicolaus Cusanus or Nicolaus de Cusa (* 1401 in Cusa on the Moselle, today Bernkastel-Kues; † August 11, 1464 in Todi, Umbria), was a universally educated German philosopher, theologian, cardinal, and mathematician who was already famous during his lifetime. He was among the first German humanists in the epoch of transition between the late Middle Ages and the early modern period. In church politics, Nicholas played a significant role, especially in the disputes over church reform. At the Council of Basel, he initially sided with the majority of the council's participants, who demanded a limitation of the pope's powers. Later, however, he switched to the papal camp, which ultimately gained the upper hand. He vigorously defended papal interests, showed diplomatic skills, and had a brilliant career as a cardinal (from 1448), papal legate, prince-bishop of Bressanone, and vicar general in the Papal States. In Brixen, however, he encountered massive resistance from the nobility and the sovereign, against whom he was unable to prevail. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)