Aloysius Lilius

Italian astronomer
Person human Q436097
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Aloysius Lilius was born on January 1, 1510, in Cirò [1][2][3][4] and died on January 1, 1576, in Rome [1]. He was a philosopher, astronomer, university teacher, mathematician, physician, and physicist , and his religious affiliation was with the Catholic Church . He was employed by the University of Perugia , where he contributed to multiple academic disciplines.

His work spanned medicine, physician practice, philosophy, and chronology , reflecting a broad scholarly engagement across scientific and humanistic fields. As a university teacher, he applied his expertise in mathematics and physics to advance understanding in chronology and astronomy. His contributions as a physician and philosopher were grounded in the academic traditions of his time.

Lilius remained active in his fields until his death in Rome on January 1, 1576 [1], maintaining his association with the Catholic Church and his academic role at the University of Perugia throughout his life. His multifaceted career as a philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, and physicist positioned him at the intersection of science and scholarship in the 16th century.

Aloysius Lilius

Summary

Aloysius Lilius is a human[1]. Born in Cirò[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1510[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on January 1, 1576[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], mathematician[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Aloysius Lilius's place of birth was Cirò[2].
  • Aloysius Lilius died in Rome[4].
  • Aloysius Lilius was born on January 1, 1510[3].
  • Aloysius Lilius died on January 1, 1576[5].
  • Aloysius Lilius's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Aloysius Lilius worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Aloysius Lilius worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Aloysius Lilius's professions included mathematician[9].
  • Aloysius Lilius's professions included physician[10].
  • Aloysius Lilius worked as a physicist[12].
  • Aloysius Lilius's field of work was medicine[13].
  • Aloysius Lilius's field of work was physician[14].
  • Aloysius Lilius's field of work was philosopher[15].
  • Aloysius Lilius's field of work was chronology[16].
  • Aloysius Lilius's field of work was astronomy[17].
  • Aloysius Lilius's field of work was astronomer[18].
  • Aloysius Lilius was employed by University of Perugia[19].
  • Aloysius Lilius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Aloysius Lilius is recorded as male[21].
  • Aloysius Lilius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Aloysius Lilius's Commons category is recorded as Luigi Lilio[23].
  • Aloysius Lilius's given name is recorded as Luigi[24].
  • Aloysius Lilius's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[25].
  • Aloysius Lilius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Aloysius Lilius's Commons Creator page is recorded as Luigi Lilio[27].

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Origins and Family

Aloysius Lilius's place of birth was Cirò[2]. He was born on January 1, 1510[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], mathematician[9], physician[10], and physicist[12]. Fields of work include medicine[13], a field of study[28]; physician[14], a medical profession[29]; philosopher[15], an occupation[30]; chronology[16], an arranging[31]; astronomy[17], a branch of science[32]; and astronomer[18], a profession[33]. Aloysius Lilius was employed by University of Perugia[19].

Personal Life

Aloysius Lilius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Aloysius Lilius died on January 1, 1576[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Aloysius Lilius include Lilius[34], an impact crater[35].

Why It Matters

Aloysius Lilius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Lilius[34], an impact crater[35].

FAQs

Where was Aloysius Lilius born?

Aloysius Lilius was born in Cirò[2].

Where did Aloysius Lilius die?

Aloysius Lilius died in Rome[4].

What did Aloysius Lilius do for work?

Aloysius Lilius worked as philosopher[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], mathematician[9], and physician[10].

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  20. [3] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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