Erasmus Reinhold

German astronomer and mathematician
Person human Q544169
Erasmus Reinhold
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Erasmus Reinhold

Summary

Erasmus Reinhold is a human[1]. Born in Saalfeld[2], he… he was born on October 22, 1511[3]. He died in Saalfeld[4]. He died on February 19, 1553[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Erasmus Reinhold's place of birth was Saalfeld[2].
  • Erasmus Reinhold passed away in Saalfeld[4].
  • Erasmus Reinhold was born on October 22, 1511[3].
  • Erasmus Reinhold died on February 19, 1553[5].
  • Erasmus Reinhold's father was Johann Reinhold[10].
  • Erasmus Reinhold worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Erasmus Reinhold worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Erasmus Reinhold's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Erasmus Reinhold's field of work was astronomy[11].
  • Erasmus Reinhold held the position of rector[12].
  • Erasmus Reinhold was employed by University of Wittenberg[13].
  • Erasmus Reinhold's education included a stint at University of Wittenberg[14].
  • Erasmus Reinhold's doctoral advisor was Jacob Milich[15].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Reinhold was Valentin Naboth[16].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Reinhold was Sebastian Theodoricus[17].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Reinhold was Q109071[18].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Reinhold was Bartholomaeus Schönborn[19].
  • A notable student of Erasmus Reinhold was Matthias Stojus[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Erasmus Reinhold is Prutenic Tables[21].
  • Erasmus Reinhold's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Erasmus Reinhold is recorded as male[23].
  • Erasmus Reinhold's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Erasmus Reinhold supervised Johann Hommel as a doctoral student[25].
  • Erasmus Reinhold supervised Q109071 as a doctoral student[26].
  • Erasmus Reinhold supervised Sebastian Theodoricus as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saalfeld[2], Erasmus Reinhold… he was born on October 22, 1511[3]. His father was Johann Reinhold[10].

Education

Erasmus Reinhold's education included a stint at University of Wittenberg[14]. His doctoral advisor was Jacob Milich[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8]. Erasmus Reinhold's field of work was astronomy[11]. Among his employers was University of Wittenberg[13]. He held the position of rector[12]. Notable students include Valentin Naboth[16], a mathematician[28], 1523–1593[29]; Sebastian Theodoricus[17], a mathematician[30], 1521–1574[31], of Germany[32]; Q109071[18], a historian[33], 1522–1587[34], of Germany[35]; Bartholomaeus Schönborn[19], a mathematician[36], 1530–1585[37], of Germany[38]; and Matthias Stojus[20], a mathematician[39], 1526–1583[40], of Germany[41]. Doctoral students include Johann Hommel[25], a mathematician[42], 1518–1562[43], of Germany[44]; Q109071[26], a historian[45], 1522–1587[46], of Germany[47]; Sebastian Theodoricus[27], a mathematician[48], 1521–1574[49], of Germany[50]; and Caspar Peucer[51], a historian[52], 1525–1602[53], specialised in astronomy[54].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Erasmus Reinhold is Prutenic Tables[21]. Things named for him include Reinhold[55], a lunar crater[56].

Personal Life

Erasmus Reinhold's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

Erasmus Reinhold died on February 19, 1553[5]. He passed away in Saalfeld[4]. The cause of death was bubonic plague[57].

Why It Matters

Erasmus Reinhold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Works attributed to him include Prutenic Tables[60], a literary work[61]. Entities named for him include Reinhold[55], a lunar crater[56].

His notable doctoral advisees include Caspar Peucer[62], a historian[63], 1525–1602[64], specialised in astronomy[65] and Johann Hommel[66], a mathematician[67], 1518–1562[68], of Germany[69].

FAQs

Where was Erasmus Reinhold born?

Born in Saalfeld[2], Erasmus Reinhold…

Where did Erasmus Reinhold die?

Erasmus Reinhold died in Saalfeld[4].

Who were Erasmus Reinhold's parents?

Erasmus Reinhold's father was Johann Reinhold[10].

What did Erasmus Reinhold do for work?

Erasmus Reinhold worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Erasmus Reinhold go to school?

Erasmus Reinhold was educated at University of Wittenberg[14].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Saalfeld
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Family name Reinhold
    Significant person Philipp Melanchthon
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