Gerard Bontius

Summary

Gerard Bontius is a human^[1]. Born in Rijswijk^[2], he… he was born on 1536^[3]. He died in Leiden^[4]. He died on September 15, 1599^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], botanist^[7], university teacher^[8], physician^[9], and mathematician^[10].

Key Facts

• Gerard Bontius was born in Rijswijk^[2].
• Gerard Bontius died in Leiden^[4].
• Gerard Bontius was born on 1536^[3].
• Gerard Bontius died on September 15, 1599^[5].
• A child of Gerard Bontius was Johannes Bontius^[11].
• Gerard Bontius's professions included astronomer^[6].
• Gerard Bontius worked as a botanist^[7].
• Gerard Bontius worked as a university teacher^[8].
• Gerard Bontius's professions included physician^[9].
• Gerard Bontius worked as a mathematician^[10].
• Gerard Bontius held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University^[12].
• Among Gerard Bontius's employers was Leiden University^[13].
• A notable student of Gerard Bontius was Pieter Pauw^[14].
• Gerard Bontius is recorded as male^[15].
• Gerard Bontius's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Gerard Bontius's family name is recorded as Bontius^[17].
• Gerard Bontius's given name is recorded as Gerardus^[18].
• Gerard Bontius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rijswijk^[2], Gerard Bontius… he was born on 1536^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], botanist^[7], university teacher^[8], physician^[9], and mathematician^[10]. Gerard Bontius was employed by Leiden University^[13]. He held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University^[12]. A notable student of him was Pieter Pauw^[14].

Personal Life

A child of Gerard Bontius was Johannes Bontius^[11].

Death and Burial

Gerard Bontius died on September 15, 1599^[5]. He died in Leiden^[4].

FAQs

Where was Gerard Bontius born?

Gerard Bontius was born in Rijswijk^[2].

Where did Gerard Bontius die?

Gerard Bontius died in Leiden^[4].

What did Gerard Bontius do for work?

Gerard Bontius worked as astronomer^[6], botanist^[7], university teacher^[8], physician^[9], and mathematician^[10].