Erhard Weigel

German mathematician and inventor (1625–1699)
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Summary

Erhard Weigel is a human[1]. Born in Weiden in der Oberpfalz[2], he… he was born on December 16, 1625[3]. He died in Jena[4]. He died on March 21, 1699[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], pedagogue[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Erhard Weigel was born in Weiden in der Oberpfalz[2].
  • Erhard Weigel died in Jena[4].
  • Erhard Weigel was born on December 16, 1625[3].
  • Erhard Weigel died on March 21, 1699[5].
  • Among Erhard Weigel's spouses was Elisabeth Weigel[12].
  • Erhard Weigel held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Erhard Weigel is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[14].
  • Erhard Weigel worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Erhard Weigel's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Erhard Weigel's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Erhard Weigel's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Erhard Weigel's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Erhard Weigel held the position of rector of the University of Belgrade[15].
  • Erhard Weigel held the position of rector of the University of Jena[16].
  • Erhard Weigel held the position of rector of the University of Jena[17].
  • Erhard Weigel was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[18].
  • Erhard Weigel's education included a stint at Leipzig University[19].
  • Erhard Weigel's doctoral advisor was Philipp Müller[20].
  • A notable student of Erhard Weigel was Gottfried Kirch[21].
  • A notable student of Erhard Weigel was Samuel von Pufendorf[22].
  • A notable student of Erhard Weigel was Heinrich Christoph Ebell[23].
  • A notable student of Erhard Weigel was Johann Christoph Klimm[24].
  • A notable student of Erhard Weigel was Caspar Neumann[25].
  • A notable student of Erhard Weigel was Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Erhard Weigel is Astrodicticum simplex[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Weiden in der Oberpfalz[2], Erhard Weigel… he was born on December 16, 1625[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[14].

Education

Erhard Weigel was educated at Leipzig University[19]. His doctoral advisor was Philipp Müller[20]. Academic degrees include Magister Artium[28] and Doctor[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], pedagogue[9], and philosopher[10]. Erhard Weigel was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[18]. Positions held include rector of the University of Belgrade[15] and rector of the University of Jena[16]. Notable students include Gottfried Kirch[21], an astronomer[30], 1639–1710[31], of Germany[32], specialised in astronomy[33]; Samuel von Pufendorf[22], a jurist[34], 1632–1694[35], of Electorate of Saxony[36]; Heinrich Christoph Ebell[23], a mathematician[37], 1652–1727[38]; Johann Christoph Klimm[24], a physician[39]; Caspar Neumann[25], a theologian[40], 1648–1715[41], of Germany[42], specialised in administration and management of the church[43]; and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[26], a mathematician[44], 1646–1716[45], of Electorate of Saxony[46], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[47], specialised in mathematical analysis[48]. Doctoral students include Johann Sturm[49], a mathematician[50], 1635–1703[51], of Palatinate-Neuburg[52], specialised in mathematician[53]; Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[54], a mathematician[55], 1646–1716[56], of Electorate of Saxony[57], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[58], specialised in mathematical analysis[59]; Theophilus Wildius[60]; Christoph Vogel[61]; Georg Schneider[62]; and Philipp Otto Gercken[63], a jurist[64], 1646–1673[65].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Erhard Weigel is Astrodicticum simplex[27]. Things named for him include Weigel[66].

Personal Life

Among Erhard Weigel's spouses was Elisabeth Weigel[12].

Death and Burial

Erhard Weigel died on March 21, 1699[5]. He died in Jena[4].

Why It Matters

Erhard Weigel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

He has been cited as an influence by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[69], a mathematician[70], 1646–1716[71], of Electorate of Saxony[72], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[73], specialised in mathematical analysis[74].

Entities named for him include Weigel[66].

His notable doctoral advisees include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[75], a mathematician[76], 1646–1716[77], of Electorate of Saxony[78], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[79], specialised in mathematical analysis[80]; Johann Sturm[81], a mathematician[82], 1635–1703[83], of Palatinate-Neuburg[84], specialised in mathematician[85]; and Georg Christoph Eimmart[86], a mathematician[87], 1638–1705[88], of Germany[89].

FAQs

Where was Erhard Weigel born?

Born in Weiden in der Oberpfalz[2].

Where did Erhard Weigel die?

Erhard Weigel passed away in Jena[4].

Who was Erhard Weigel married to?

Erhard Weigel's spouses include Elisabeth Weigel[12].

What did Erhard Weigel do for work?

Erhard Weigel worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], pedagogue[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Erhard Weigel go to school?

Erhard Weigel was educated at Leipzig University[19].

Who did Erhard Weigel influence?

Erhard Weigel has been cited as an influence by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz[69].

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