Johannes Hevelius
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Johannes Hevelius
Summary
Johannes Hevelius is a human[1]. Born in Gdańsk[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1611[3]. He passed away in Gdańsk[4]. He died on January 28, 1687[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], entrepreneur[7], cartographer[8], brewer[9], and independent publisher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,178 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Johannes Hevelius was born in Gdańsk[2].
- Johannes Hevelius died in Gdańsk[4].
- Johannes Hevelius was born on January 28, 1611[3].
- Johannes Hevelius died on January 28, 1687[5].
- Johannes Hevelius is buried at St Catherine's Church[12].
- Among Johannes Hevelius's spouses was Elisabeth Hevelius[13].
- Johannes Hevelius held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[14].
- Johannes Hevelius held citizenship in Gdańsk[15].
- Low German was Johannes Hevelius's native language[16].
- Johannes Hevelius worked as an astronomer[6].
- Johannes Hevelius's professions included entrepreneur[7].
- Johannes Hevelius worked as a cartographer[8].
- Johannes Hevelius worked as a brewer[9].
- Johannes Hevelius worked as an independent publisher[10].
- Johannes Hevelius's professions included copper engraver[17].
- Johannes Hevelius's field of work was astronomy[18].
- Johannes Hevelius's field of work was jurisprudence[19].
- Johannes Hevelius held the position of alderman[20].
- Johannes Hevelius's education included a stint at Leiden University[21].
- Johannes Hevelius was educated at Academic Gymnasium Danzig[22].
- Johannes Hevelius was educated at Academic Gymnasium Danzig[23].
- A notable student of Johannes Hevelius was Gottfried Kirch[24].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Prodromus Cometicus[25].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Cometographia[26].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Selenographia, sive Lunae descriptio[27].
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Origins and Family
Johannes Hevelius's place of birth was Gdańsk[2]. He was born on January 28, 1611[3]. Low German was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Leiden University[21], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and Academic Gymnasium Danzig[22], an academic gymnasium[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1558[34]. Johannes Hevelius studied under Peter Crüger[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], entrepreneur[7], cartographer[8], brewer[9], independent publisher[10], and copper engraver[17]. Fields of work include astronomy[18], a branch of science[36] and jurisprudence[19], an academic discipline[37]. Johannes Hevelius held the position of alderman[20]. A notable student of him was Gottfried Kirch[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Prodromus Cometicus[25]; Cometographia[26]; Selenographia, sive Lunae descriptio[27], an academic writing[38]; Uranographia[39], a literary work[40]; and Prodromus Astronomiae[41], an astronomical catalogue[42]. Things named for Johannes Hevelius include MS Jan Heweliusz[43], BRITE-Heweliusz[44], Hevelius[45], and Jan Heweliusz Scientific Award of the City of Gdańsk[46].
Recognition
Johannes Hevelius received the Fellow of the Royal Society[47].
Personal Life
Among Johannes Hevelius's spouses was Elisabeth Hevelius[13]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[48].
Death and Burial
Johannes Hevelius died on January 28, 1687[5]. He passed away in Gdańsk[4]. He is buried at St Catherine's Church[12].
Why It Matters
Johannes Hevelius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,178 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of Vulpecula[51], a constellation[52]; Scutum[53], a constellation[54]; Lynx[55], a constellation[56]; Lacerta[57], a constellation[58]; Sextans[59], a constellation[60]; and Leo Minor[61], a constellation[62]. Works attributed to him include Selenographia, sive Lunae descriptio[63], an academic writing[64]; Prodromus Astronomiae[65]; and Uranographia[66]. Entities named for him include MS Jan Heweliusz[43], BRITE-Heweliusz[44], Hevelius[45], and Jan Heweliusz Scientific Award of the City of Gdańsk[46].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Hevelius born?
Johannes Hevelius was born in Gdańsk[2].
Where did Johannes Hevelius die?
Johannes Hevelius died in Gdańsk[4].
Who was Johannes Hevelius married to?
Johannes Hevelius's spouses include Elisabeth Hevelius[13].
What did Johannes Hevelius do for work?
Johannes Hevelius worked as astronomer[6], entrepreneur[7], cartographer[8], brewer[9], and independent publisher[10].
Where did Johannes Hevelius go to school?
Johannes Hevelius was educated at Leiden University[21], Academic Gymnasium Danzig[22], and Academic Gymnasium Danzig[23].
What awards did Johannes Hevelius receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[47].
What did Johannes Hevelius discover?
Johannes Hevelius is credited as discoverer of Vulpecula[51], Scutum[53], Lynx[55], and Lacerta[57].