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
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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. 1.

    “Georg Tannstetter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q75657: Georg Tannstetter

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