Wikipedia, June 11, 2015 (Thomas Browne; Sir Thomas Browne; born 19 October 1605 in London; died 19 October 1682 in Norwich; English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. Browne's writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the scientific revolution of Baconian enquiry, while his Christian faith exuded tolerance and goodwill towards humanity in an often intolerant era.) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Browne