Georg von Peuerbach
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Summary
Georg von Peuerbach is a human[1]. Born in Peuerbach[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1423[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on April 8, 1461[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], mathematician[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Georg von Peuerbach's place of birth was Peuerbach[2].
- Georg von Peuerbach died in Vienna[4].
- Georg von Peuerbach was born on May 30, 1423[3].
- Georg von Peuerbach died on April 8, 1461[5].
- Georg von Peuerbach is buried at St. Stephen's Cathedral[10].
- Georg von Peuerbach held citizenship in Austria[11].
- Georg von Peuerbach is identified as part of the Austrians ethnic group[12].
- Georg von Peuerbach's professions included astronomer[6].
- Georg von Peuerbach worked as a mathematician[7].
- Georg von Peuerbach worked as a university teacher[8].
- Georg von Peuerbach's field of work was astronomy[13].
- Georg von Peuerbach's field of work was astrology[14].
- Georg von Peuerbach's field of work was mathematics[15].
- Among Georg von Peuerbach's employers was University of Vienna[16].
- Georg von Peuerbach was educated at University of Vienna[17].
- Georg von Peuerbach's doctoral advisor was Johannes von Gmunden[18].
- A notable student of Georg von Peuerbach was Regiomontanus[19].
- A notable work attributed to Georg von Peuerbach is Epitome of Astronomy[20].
- A notable work attributed to Georg von Peuerbach is Theoricae novae planetarum[21].
- Georg von Peuerbach is recorded as male[22].
- Georg von Peuerbach's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Georg von Peuerbach supervised Regiomontanus as a doctoral student[24].
- Georg von Peuerbach's Commons category is recorded as Georg von Peuerbach[25].
- Georg von Peuerbach's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[26].
- Georg von Peuerbach's given name is recorded as Georg[27].
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Origins and Family
Georg von Peuerbach's place of birth was Peuerbach[2]. He was born on May 30, 1423[3]. He is identified as part of the Austrians ethnic group[12].
Education
Georg von Peuerbach was educated at University of Vienna[17]. His doctoral advisor was Johannes von Gmunden[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], mathematician[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include astronomy[13], a branch of science[28]; astrology[14], a superstition[29]; and mathematics[15], an academic discipline[30]. Among Georg von Peuerbach's employers was University of Vienna[16]. A notable student of him was Regiomontanus[19]. He supervised Regiomontanus as a doctoral student[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Epitome of Astronomy[20] and Theoricae novae planetarum[21]. Things named for Georg von Peuerbach include Purbach[31], an impact crater[32].
Death and Burial
Georg von Peuerbach died on April 8, 1461[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at St. Stephen's Cathedral[10].
Why It Matters
Georg von Peuerbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
Entities named for him include Purbach[31], an impact crater[32].
FAQs
Where was Georg von Peuerbach born?
Georg von Peuerbach's place of birth was Peuerbach[2].
Where did Georg von Peuerbach die?
Georg von Peuerbach died in Vienna[4].
What did Georg von Peuerbach do for work?
Georg von Peuerbach worked as astronomer[6], mathematician[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Georg von Peuerbach go to school?
Georg von Peuerbach was educated at University of Vienna[17].