Tycho Brahe

Tycho Brahe (1546–1601) was an astronomer, autobiographer and poet.

Also recorded as Tycho Brahé.

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Overview

Born at Knutstorp Castle in 1546, died at Prague in 1601.

In detail

Tycho Brahe studied at University of Copenhagen, Leipzig University and University of Rostock. Simon Marius, David Gans and Paul Wittich are recorded as having studied under Tycho Brahe. the recorded working language is Latin and Danish.

The field of work recorded is astronomy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Prague, Uraniborg and Benátky nad Jizerou. Residence is recorded at Sweden. Employment is recorded with Uraniborg.

Works named in the authority record are Rudolphine Tables, Tychonic system, De Nova Stella, Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica, De Mundi aetherei recentioribus Phaenomenis Liber secundus and Astronomiae Instauratae Progymnasmata.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Elephant.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Tycho Brahe”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q36620: Tycho Brahe

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