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Scott (SCOT MICHAEL a Scotch)

or SCOT, MICHAEL, a Scotch philosopher of the 13th century. Of his life little is known. His nationality even is in doubt: the Italians and the Spaniards as well as the Scotch claimed him as their countryman. His great learning won for him the reputation of being a magician. His writings treat of astrology, alchemy, and the occult sciences in general; among them are treatises "On the Sun and Moon," "On Palmistry," "On Physiognomy and Human Procreation."

According to traditions he died in 1230 and was buried in Melrose Abbey.