Socratés was condemned to death as an atheist, because his wisdom was not in accordance with that of the age.
Virgilius, bishop of Saltzburg, was compelled by Pope Zachary to retract his assertion that there are other “worlds” besides our earth, and other suns and moons besides those which belong to our system (died 784).
Geologists had the same battle to fight, and so had Colenso, bishop of Natal.
Wise (The).
Albert II., duke of Austria, “The Lame and Wise” (1289, 1330-1358).
Alfonso X. of Leon and Castile (1203, 1252-1284).
Charles V. of France, Le Sage (1337, 1364-1380).
Che-Tsou of China (*, 1278-1295).
Comte de las Casas, Le Sage (1766-1842).
Frederick, elector of Saxony (1463, 1544-1554).