
Frances A. Yates
November 28, 1899 – September 29, 1981
Frances Yates was an English historian who specialized in the study of the Renaissance and esoteric history. Her work primarily explored the esoteric and occult philosophies of the period and their influence on Renaissance thought. Yates championed an interdisciplinary and pan-European approach to historiography, shaping her understanding of key figures and intellectual currents.