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Zirkoff, Boris

Borrichius, Olaus. Danish chemist and philologist, b. at Borchen, Jutland, April 26, 1626; d. Oct. 3, 1690. His father was a preacher. Distinguished himself as a teacher at Copenhagen and engaged in the study of medicine. Spent a number of years in widespread journeys, while engaged in studies, visiting and staying in Hamburg, in various parts of Holland and at Paris. After graduating as a physician at Angers, France, travelled through Italy, staying for two years at Rome. Returned to his native country, 1666, and was appointed Court Physician. During his travels, he became the friend of numerous scholars who held him in high esteem. He remained single and willed his considerable estate for the benefit of poor students to help them in their studies.

Source: Boris de Zirkoff, «H. P. Blavatsky Collected Writings», vol. 11, p. 568