Johann Bayer
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Summary
Johann Bayer was born on January 1, 1572[1], in Rain[2]. He died on March 7, 1625[3], in Augsburg[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], lawyer[6], cartographer[7], jurist[8], and celestial cartographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (695 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Field of work: astronomy[12]
- Educated at: University of Ingolstadt[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Johann Bayer[15]
- Family name: Bayer[16]
- Given name: Johann[17]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[18], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19], BEIC Digital Library[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Bayer[25]
- Name in native language: Johann Bayer[26]
- P14536: 392103[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Bayer include Bayer designation[28], a star catalogue[29] and Bayer[30], an impact crater[31].
Why It Matters
Johann Bayer has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Uranometria[34], a star atlas[35]. Entities named for him include Bayer designation[28], a star catalogue[29] and Bayer[30], an impact crater[31].
FAQs
Where was Johann Bayer born?
Johann Bayer was born in Rain[2].
Where did Johann Bayer die?
Johann Bayer died in Augsburg[4].
What did Johann Bayer do for work?
Johann Bayer worked as an astronomer[5], lawyer[6], cartographer[7], jurist[8], and celestial cartographer[9].
Where did Johann Bayer go to school?
Johann Bayer was educated at University of Ingolstadt[13].