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], and brewer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
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[11].
- Among Johannes Hevelius's spouses was Elisabeth Hevelius[12].
- Johannes Hevelius held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[13].
- Johannes Hevelius held citizenship in Gdańsk[14].
- Low German was Johannes Hevelius's native language[15].
- 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's field of work was astronomy[16].
- Johannes Hevelius's field of work was jurisprudence[17].
- Johannes Hevelius held the position of alderman[18].
- Johannes Hevelius was educated at Leiden University[19].
- Johannes Hevelius's education included a stint at Academic Gymnasium Danzig[20].
- Johannes Hevelius's education included a stint at Academic Gymnasium Danzig[21].
- A notable student of Johannes Hevelius was Gottfried Kirch[22].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Prodromus Cometicus[23].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Cometographia[24].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Selenographia, sive Lunae descriptio[25].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Uranographia[26].
- A notable work attributed to Johannes Hevelius is Prodromus Astronomiae[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[15].
Education
Educated at Leiden University[19], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and Academic Gymnasium Danzig[20], 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], and brewer[9]. Fields of work include astronomy[16], a branch of science[36] and jurisprudence[17], an academic discipline[37]. Johannes Hevelius held the position of alderman[18]. A notable student of him was Gottfried Kirch[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Prodromus Cometicus[23]; Cometographia[24]; Selenographia, sive Lunae descriptio[25], an academic writing[38]; Uranographia[26], a literary work[39]; and Prodromus Astronomiae[27], an astronomical catalogue[40]. Things named for Johannes Hevelius include Hevelius[41], BRITE-Heweliusz[42], MS Jan Heweliusz[43], and Jan Heweliusz Scientific Award of the City of Gdańsk[44].
Recognition
Johannes Hevelius received the Fellow of the Royal Society[45].
Personal Life
Among Johannes Hevelius's spouses was Elisabeth Hevelius[12]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[46].
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[11].
Why It Matters
Johannes Hevelius has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He is credited with the discovery of Lacerta[48], a constellation[49]; Vulpecula[50], a constellation[51]; Scutum[52], a constellation[53]; Sextans[54], a constellation[55]; Leo Minor[56], a constellation[57]; and Lynx[58], a constellation[59]. Works attributed to him include Prodromus Astronomiae[60], an astronomical catalogue[61]; Uranographia[62]; and Selenographia, sive Lunae descriptio[63]. Entities named for him include Hevelius[41], BRITE-Heweliusz[42], MS Jan Heweliusz[43], and Jan Heweliusz Scientific Award of the City of Gdańsk[44].
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[12].
What did Johannes Hevelius do for work?
Johannes Hevelius worked as astronomer[6], entrepreneur[7], cartographer[8], and brewer[9].
Where did Johannes Hevelius go to school?
Johannes Hevelius was educated at Leiden University[19], Academic Gymnasium Danzig[20], and Academic Gymnasium Danzig[21].
What awards did Johannes Hevelius receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[45].
What did Johannes Hevelius discover?
Johannes Hevelius is credited as discoverer of Lacerta[48], Vulpecula[50], Scutum[52], and Sextans[54].