Famous Wizard cards Agrippa
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim, 1486-1535, German mystic and alchemist.
Circe (SEER-see)
Circe, in Greek mythology, is a sorceress who lives on an island called Aeaea, near Italy. Circe was able to turn people into beasts.
Cliodna (CLEEV-nah)
Celtic Irish goddess of beauty, the eldest daughter of the last Druid of Ireland.
Grunnion, Alberic
Could possibly be in recognition of 'Alberich,' a powerful wizard from "Song of the Nibelungen." The poem is mythical, but was the basis for Wagner's Ring Cycle. In Wagner's version, Alberich makes a ring from gold that he has found and places a curse on it against its thief! Interestingly, one of the prizes given to a 'hero' of the Ring Cycle is an Invisibility Cloak.
Hengist of Woodcroft
Hengist was a Saxon King of Britain shortly before King Arthur's time, which helped King Vortigern defeat Scot and Pict rebels. Later, he led a rebellion of his own, and eventually founded the county of Kent. Quite what this has to do with wizardry, I don't know, but David Colbert offers a similar suggestion in his book, "The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter."
Paracelsus (par-a-SELL-sus)
Alchemical genius. Auroleus Phillipus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, known as "Paracelsus," was born in 1493.
Ptolemy (TOL-uh-mee)
Claudius Ptolemy, born c. 85 AD.
Geographer and astronomer.
Dumbledore
Current headmaster of Hogwarts, renowned as the greatest sorcerer of the present age.
Merlin
Wizard, famous for his role in the King Arthur chronicles. Tutored the young Arthur before he knew who he was and what role he was to play in history.
Morgana
The famous Witch Morgana, like Merlin, figures into the King Arthur legend. According to the legend, Morgan le Fay, or Morgana, was the witch in the castle that Wart and Kay encountered with Robin Wood (Robin Hood for the unenlightened), Maid Marian, Little John, and the merry men to rescue Friar Tuck, the Dog Boy, and an old man named Wat. Morgana was the child of the Duke of Cornwall and Igraine, the woman Uther Pendragon seduced to have Arthur.
Paracelsus Alchemist
Dates Unknown
Very little is known about this secretive wizard.
Andros the Invincible
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
Alleged to have been the only known wizard to produce a Patronus the size of a giant.
Circe
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
Lived on the island of Aeaea. Expert at turning lost sailors into pigs.
Herpo the Foul
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
First known creator of the basilisk.
Mopsus
Ancient Greek, dates unknown
Ancient Greek soothsayer who vanquished the Seer Calchas in a contest of their powers.
Cliodne
Bird (Animagus)
Medieval, dates unknown
The beautiful Irish druidess Cliodne has three magical birds that sang the sick to sleep and cured them. Legends say that she could take the shape of a sea bird or change into a wave. Her favorite hobby was flying. She discovered the properties of moondew.
Ethelred the Ever-Ready
Medieval, dates unknown
Famous for taking offense at nothing and cursing innocent bystanders. Died in jail.
Morgan le Fay
Bird Animagus
Medieval, dates unknown
Also known as Morgana, she was King Arthur's half sister. She was a dark sorceress; Merlin's enemy and she affected many events during her time. She was the queen of the island of Avalon, and she had great skill as a healer.
Gregory the Smarmy
Medieval, dates unknown
Famous originator of Gregory's Unctuous Unction - a potion to persuade the drinker that the giver is their very best friend.
Godric Gryffindor
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Gave his name to one of the four Hogwarts houses.
Hengist of Woodcroft
Founder of Hogsmeade
Medieval, dates unknown
Driven away from his home by Muggle persecutors, Hengist is supposed to have settled in Scotland where he founded the village of Hogsmeade. Some say the Three Broomsticks Inn used to be his home.
Helga Hufflepuff
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Gave her name to one of the four Hogwarts houses. She brought people from different walks of life together to help build Hogwarts and was loved for her charming ways.
Queen Maeve
Medieval, dates unknown
Witch who trained young sorcerers in Ireland prior to the establishment of Hogwarts.
Merlin
Charms Specialist
Medieval, dates unknown
Most famous wizard of all time. Sometimes known as the Prince of Enchanters. Part of the Court of King Arthur. (King Arthur once ruled the land that is now part of England.) Merlin wanted wizards to help Muggles, so he created the Order of Merlin. The Order made rules against using magic on Muggles.
Merwyn the Malicious
Medieval, dates unknown
Credited with the invention of many unpleasant jinxes and hexes.
Rowena Ravenclaw
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Gave her name to one of the four Hogwarts houses. It's thought that she came up with the ever-changing floor plan. She's best remembered for her intelligence and creativity.
Salazar Slytherin
Co-Founder of Hogwarts
Medieval, dates unknown
Gave his name to one of the four Hogwarts houses.
Uric the Oddball
Eccentric
Medieval, dates unknown
Highly eccentric wizard who is famed for, among other things, wearing a jellyfish for a hat. No one knows if he meant to be the weirdest wizard of the ages or if it just came naturally.
Wendelin the Weird
Medieval, dates unknown
Alleged to have enjoyed being burnt at the stake so much that she allowed herself to be captured 14 times in various disguises.
Fulbert the Fearful
Medieval, dates unknown
Famous for being so cowardly he never ventured out of his house. Died when a Defensive Charm backfired and the roof fell in.
Wilfred Elphick
1112 - 1199
First wizard to be gored by an African Erumpent.
Bridget Wenlock
1202 - 1285
Famous Arithmancer. First to establish the magical properties of the number seven.
Ignatia Wildsmith
1227 - 1320
The witch who invented Floo powder.
Cyprian Youdle
1312 - 1357
Only Quidditch referee ever to die during a match. The originator of the curse was never caught but believed to have been a member of the crowd.
Chauncey Oldridge
1342 - 1379
First known victim of Dragon Pox.
Gifford Ollerton
Giant-Slayer
1390 - 1441
Famous giant-slayer. Killed the giant Hengist of Upper Barnton, and became the town's local hero.
Alberta Toothill
1391 - 1483
Winner of the All-England Wizarding Duelling Competition of 1430. Famously overcame the favorite, Samson Wiblin, with a Blasting Charm.
Burdock Muldoon
1429 - 1490
Chief of Wizard�s Council (1448 - 1450).
Quong Po
Magical Creatures Specialist
1443 - 1539
Born in China, Quong Po studied Chinese Fireball dragons, or Liondragons, and discovered the uses of their powdered eggs.
Yardley Platt
1446 - 1557
Serial goblin-killer.
Felix Summerbee
1447 - 1508
Inventor of Cheering Charms.
Daisy Dodderidge
Tavern Keeper
1467 - 1555
Daisy Dodderidge built the Leaky Cauldron inn to serve as a gateway between the non-wizarding world and Diagon Alley. Wizards and witches of her day loved her generosity and the welcoming atmosphere of her pub.
Cornelius Agrippa
Author
1486 - 1535
Celebrated wizard imprisoned by Muggles for his writing, because they thought his books were evil.
Bowman Wright
Metal Charmer
14921 - 1560
Mother was a witch, and father was a Muggle. He is famous for combining his loves of magic, science and sports by creating the Golden Snitch, which greatly improved the game of Quidditch.
Musidora Barkwith
1520 - 1666
Composer of the unfinished Wizarding Suite, which features an exploding tuba. Has been banned since its last performance in 1902, when it blew the roof out of Ackerley Town Hall.
Gunhilda of Gorsemoor
Healer
1556 - 1639
One-eyed, hump-backed witch famous for developing a cure for Dragon Pox. When she died, everyone who knew her felt great sorrow, for she was a talented and hardworking healer.
Mungo Bonham
1560 - 1659
Famous wizard healer. Founded Saint Mungo's Hospital for Magical Ailments and Injuries.
Balfour Bane
1566 - 1629
Established the Committee on Experimental Charms.
Archibald Alderton
1568 - 1623
Famous for blowing up the hamlet of Little Dropping in Hampshire while attempting to magically mix a birthday cake.
Almerick Sawbridge
1602 - 1699
Famous for conquering the river troll that was terrorizing crossers of the Wye River.
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