Nicholas of Kues ( 1401 -- 11 August 1464 ) , also referred to as Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Cusa , was a German philosopher , theologian , jurist , and astronomer .
Nicholas of Kues ( 1401 -- August 11 , 1464 ) or Nicolaus Cusanus and Nicholas of Cusa , was a German philosopher , theologian , jurist , and astronomer .