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Jacques-Albin-Simon '''Collin de Plancy''' (1793-1887) was a French occultist, demonologist and writer; he published several works on occultism and demonology. | Jacques-Albin-Simon '''Collin de Plancy''' (1793-1887) was a French occultist, demonologist and writer; he published several works on occultism and demonology. | ||
In 1818 his most well-known work, [[ | In 1818 his most well-known work, ''[[Dictionnaire Infernal]]'', was published for the first time. | ||
Collin de Plancy followed the tradition of many previous demonologists, cataloguing demons by name and title of nobility, as can be seen with grimoires like [[''Pseudomonarchia Daemonum'']] and [[''The Lesser Key of Solomon'']], among others. | Collin de Plancy followed the tradition of many previous demonologists, cataloguing demons by name and title of nobility, as can be seen with grimoires like [[''Pseudomonarchia Daemonum'']] and [[''The Lesser Key of Solomon'']], among others. | ||
Revision as of 04:00, 27 December 2005
Jacques-Albin-Simon Collin de Plancy (1793-1887) was a French occultist, demonologist and writer; he published several works on occultism and demonology.
In 1818 his most well-known work, Dictionnaire Infernal, was published for the first time.
Collin de Plancy followed the tradition of many previous demonologists, cataloguing demons by name and title of nobility, as can be seen with grimoires like ''Pseudomonarchia Daemonum'' and ''The Lesser Key of Solomon'', among others.
References
- Adapted from: Wikipedia (2005). Collin de Plancy. Retrieved December 26, 2005.