The name Nostradamus

In the Renaissance it became popular for Europeans to assume Latin names.  Because Latin was the official language of the Roman Catholic Church, there can be some who combined the advancements in human knowledge (more a return to classical times when knowledge had prevailed) with the presumed power and influence shown in papal name changes.  A common aspect (in a male dominated world) was to add a –us ending to one’s name.  

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