Johann Hommel

Summary

Johann Hommel is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Memmingen^[2]. He was born on February 2, 1518^[3]. He died in Leipzig^[4]. He died on July 4, 1562^[5]. He worked as a mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], and theologian^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Memmingen^[2], Johann Hommel…
• Johann Hommel passed away in Leipzig^[4].
• Johann Hommel was born on February 2, 1518^[3].
• Johann Hommel died on July 4, 1562^[5].
• Johann Hommel held citizenship in Germany^[10].
• Johann Hommel's professions included mathematician^[6].
• Johann Hommel worked as an astronomer^[7].
• Johann Hommel's professions included theologian^[8].
• Among Johann Hommel's employers was Leipzig University^[11].
• Johann Hommel's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[12].
• Johann Hommel's doctoral advisor was Erasmus Reinhold^[13].
• Johann Hommel's doctoral advisor was Philipp Melanchthon^[14].
• A notable student of Johann Hommel was Valentin Thau^[15].
• A notable student of Johann Hommel was Bartholomäus Scultetus^[16].
• Johann Hommel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[17].
• Johann Hommel is recorded as male^[18].
• Johann Hommel's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Johann Hommel's family name is recorded as Hommel^[20].
• Johann Hommel's given name is recorded as Johann^[21].
• Johann Hommel's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie^[22].
• Johann Hommel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[23].
• Johann Hommel's significant person is recorded as Philipp Melanchthon^[24].

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Origins and Family

Johann Hommel's place of birth was Memmingen^[2]. He was born on February 2, 1518^[3].

Education

Johann Hommel's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[12]. Doctoral advisors include Erasmus Reinhold^[13], a mathematician^[25], 1511–1553^[26], specialised in astronomy^[27] and Philipp Melanchthon^[14], an astronomer^[28], 1497–1560^[29], of Germany^[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], and theologian^[8]. Among Johann Hommel's employers was Leipzig University^[11]. Notable students include Valentin Thau^[15], a mathematician^[31], 1531–1575^[32], of Germany^[33] and Bartholomäus Scultetus^[16], an astronomer^[34], 1540–1614^[35], of Germany^[36].

Personal Life

Johann Hommel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[17].

Death and Burial

Johann Hommel died on July 4, 1562^[5]. He died in Leipzig^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Hommel include Hommel^[37], an impact crater^[38].

Why It Matters

Johann Hommel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).^[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

Entities named for him include Hommel^[37], an impact crater^[38].

FAQs

Where was Johann Hommel born?

Johann Hommel's place of birth was Memmingen^[2].

Where did Johann Hommel die?

Johann Hommel passed away in Leipzig^[4].

What did Johann Hommel do for work?

Johann Hommel worked as mathematician^[6], astronomer^[7], and theologian^[8].

Where did Johann Hommel go to school?

Johann Hommel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg^[12].