Frances A. Yates

Frances A. Yates was a British historian and scholar known for her work in the fields of Renaissance and early modern thought. She is particularly recognized for her book "The Art of Memory," which explores the techniques of mnemonic devices used in the past. Her research has significantly influenced the study of memory and its role in the intellectual history of the period.

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