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Fired for letting family die?

[www.notablebiographies.com/Ni-Pe/Nostradamus.html This bio] says he didn't just "continue to travel" after his family died of plague, but took such a credibility hit for not stopping it that Scaliger (not specifically named there) sent him packing (and his in-laws wanted their dowry back). If that can be verified (or at least attributed to an esteemed historian), the article would do well to mention it.

I might look harder later if nobody finds out sooner. InedibleHulk (talk) 23:17, 12 March 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Prediction of COVID-19 outbreak

I checked the links that are given for the COVID-19 predictions, and they appear to be referencing a 2003 book, written in German (which I can't read). However, my wondering is if this book actually has any real 'prediction' in it, shouldn't it be quoted? Mulstev (talk) 03:07, 20 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Other theories and research not yet mentioned here

I present these links for consideration of those interested in the topic, for the page is lacking at least two major theories. I am not adept at modifying wikipedia.

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&u=https://lesfilsdelavallee.fr/index.php/fr/les-centuries-du-mage-nostradamus-un-chemin-vers-le-tresor-des-templiers-1ere-partie https://web.archive.org/web/20171022120414/http://www.philipcoppens.com/nostradamus.html https://www.eyeofthepsychic.com/nostradamus/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 100.10.44.213 (talk) 17:13, 20 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Upgrade needed

This is a 2006 promotion that has not been maintained to FA standards. Some work should be undertaken to avoid a Featured article review:

There is uncited text and unattributed opinions, one sample only, that appears as original research: The popular legend that he attempted the ancient methods of flame gazing, water gazing or both simultaneously is based on a naive reading of his first two verses, which merely liken his efforts to those of the Delphic and Branchidic oracles. The first of these is reproduced at the bottom of this article and the second can be seen by visiting the relevant facsimile site ... and ... As well as being the subject of hundreds of books (both fiction and nonfiction), Nostradamus's life has been depicted in several films and videos, and his life and writings continue to be a subject of media interest. ... samples only.
Harvref errors, see Category:Harv and Sfn template errors

SandyGeorgia (Talk) 14:14, 26 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]

None of these issues have been addressed, so a WP:FAR is probably adviseable. SandyGeorgia (Talk) 22:22, 26 December 2020 (UTC)[reply]