Jan Tesánek

Czech astronomist, physicist and mathematician (1728-1788)
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Jan Tesánek

Summary

Jan Tesánek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brandýs nad Labem[2]. He was born on December 9, 1728[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on June 22, 1788[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], physicist[8], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Jan Tesánek was born in Brandýs nad Labem[2].
  • Jan Tesánek died in Prague[4].
  • Jan Tesánek was born on December 9, 1728[3].
  • Jan Tesánek was born on January 1, 1728[12].
  • Jan Tesánek died on June 22, 1788[5].
  • Jan Tesánek died on January 1, 1788[13].
  • Jan Tesánek worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Jan Tesánek worked as an astronomer[7].
  • Jan Tesánek's professions included physicist[8].
  • Jan Tesánek's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Jan Tesánek worked as a Catholic priest[10].
  • Jan Tesánek was employed by Charles University[14].
  • Jan Tesánek's education included a stint at Charles University[15].
  • A notable student of Jan Tesánek was Franz Josef Gerstner[16].
  • Jan Tesánek's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
  • Jan Tesánek's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Jan Tesánek is recorded as male[19].
  • Jan Tesánek's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jan Tesánek's Commons category is recorded as Jan Tesánek[21].
  • Jan Tesánek's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[22].
  • Jan Tesánek's given name is recorded as Jan[23].
  • Jan Tesánek studied under Joseph Stepling[24].
  • Jan Tesánek's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[25].
  • Jan Tesánek's described by source is recorded as Biographisch-literarisches Handwörterbuch zur Geschichte der exacten Wissenschaften[26].

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Origins and Family

Jan Tesánek's place of birth was Brandýs nad Labem[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 9, 1728[3] and January 1, 1728[12].

Education

Jan Tesánek was educated at Charles University[15]. He studied under Joseph Stepling[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], physicist[8], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10]. Jan Tesánek was employed by Charles University[14]. A notable student of him was Franz Josef Gerstner[16].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholicism[17], a Christian denominational family[27], founded in 1054[28] and Catholic Church[18], a Christian denomination[29], in Vatican City[30], founded in 0001[31], headquartered in Vatican City[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 22, 1788[5] and January 1, 1788[13]. Jan Tesánek passed away in Prague[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Tesánek has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Jan Tesánek born?

Jan Tesánek was born in Brandýs nad Labem[2].

Where did Jan Tesánek die?

Jan Tesánek passed away in Prague[4].

What did Jan Tesánek do for work?

Jan Tesánek worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], physicist[8], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10].

Where did Jan Tesánek go to school?

Jan Tesánek was educated at Charles University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Tessánek, Johann (BLKÖ). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Tessánek, Johann (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student of Joseph Stepling
    Employer Charles University
    Aliases
    Occupation mathematician, astronomer, physicist +2
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