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The 16th-century Swiss alchemist [[Paracelsus]] (Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim) believed in the existence of ''alkahest'', which he thought to be an undiscovered element from which all other elements were simply derivative forms. Paracelsus believed that this element was, in fact, the philosopher's stone. | The 16th-century Swiss alchemist [[Paracelsus]] (Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim) believed in the existence of ''alkahest'', which he thought to be an undiscovered element from which all other elements were simply derivative forms. Paracelsus believed that this element was, in fact, the philosopher's stone. | ||
[[File:Edward-Kelley.jpg|350px|thumb|Edward Kelley, an occultist who attempted to create the philosopher's stone]] | |||
[[Occultist]] [[Edward Kelley]] claimed to have created the philosopher's stone, but was imprisoned by Emperor Rudolf II in 1591 when he failed to produce any gold. | [[Occultist]] [[Edward Kelley]] claimed to have created the philosopher's stone, but was imprisoned by Emperor Rudolf II in 1591 when he failed to produce any gold. | ||