Georg Tannstetter
Georg Tannstetter (1482–1535) was a German mathematician, astronomer and cartographer.
Also recorded as Georg Tannstetter Collimitius.
Georg Tannstetter in brief
- Born
- 1482
- Died
- 1535
- Known for
- mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, university teacher, astrologer, humanist, naturalist and physician
- Place of birth
- Rain
Overview
Born at Rain in 1482, died at Innsbruck in 1535.
In detail
training under Johannes Stabius and Andreas Stöberl is recorded. Petrus Apianus is recorded as having studied under Georg Tannstetter. the recorded working language is Latin.
The field of work recorded is mathematics and astronomy.
Employment is recorded with University of Vienna.
Sources
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- 1.
“Georg Tannstetter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q75657: Georg Tannstetter
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