| Full Name | Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim |
| Date of Birth | 11 November 1493 |
| Place of Birth | Einsiedeln, Old Swiss Confederacy |
| Date of Death | 24 September 1541 |
| Place of Death | Salzburg, Archduchy of Austria |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | Old Swiss Confederacy |
| Education | University of Ferrara (MD) |
| Profession | Physician, Alchemist |
| Years of Activity | 1515-1541 |
| Brief Information | Paracelsus was a physician and alchemist active during the German Renaissance. He is recognized for pioneering the use of minerals and chemicals in medicine. His ideas significantly influenced the development of toxicology and pharmacognosy. |