Johannes Kepler
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Johannes Kepler
Summary
Johannes Kepler is a human[1]. He was born in Weil der Stadt[2]. He was born on December 27, 1571[3]. He died in Regensburg[4]. He died on November 15, 1630[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], astrologer[7], Protestant theologian[8], mathematician[9], and astronomer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Johannes Kepler's place of birth was Weil der Stadt[2].
- Johannes Kepler died in Regensburg[4].
- Johannes Kepler was born on December 27, 1571[3].
- Johannes Kepler died on November 15, 1630[5].
- Johannes Kepler is buried at Regensburg[12].
- Johannes Kepler's father was Heinrich Kepler[13].
- Johannes Kepler's mother was Katharina Kepler[14].
- Among Johannes Kepler's spouses was Barbara Müller[15].
- Johannes Kepler was married to Susanne Reuttinger[16].
- Johannes Kepler held citizenship in Duchy of Württemberg[17].
- Johannes Kepler held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[18].
- Johannes Kepler's professions included naturalist[6].
- Johannes Kepler's professions included astrologer[7].
- Johannes Kepler worked as a Protestant theologian[8].
- Johannes Kepler worked as a mathematician[9].
- Johannes Kepler worked as an astronomer[10].
- Johannes Kepler worked as a musicologist[19].
- Johannes Kepler's field of work was optics[20].
- Johannes Kepler's field of work was astronomy[21].
- Johannes Kepler's field of work was mathematics[22].
- Johannes Kepler's field of work was mechanics[23].
- Among Johannes Kepler's employers was University of Graz[24].
- Among Johannes Kepler's employers was Emperor Rudolf II[25].
- Johannes Kepler was employed by Linz[26].
- Johannes Kepler's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Weil der Stadt[2], Johannes Kepler… he was born on December 27, 1571[3]. His father was Heinrich Kepler[13]. His mother was Katharina Kepler[14].
Education
Educated at University of Tübingen[27], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren[32], a seminary[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1556[35]; and Tübinger Stift[36], a seminary[37], in Germany[38]. Doctoral advisors include Michael Maestlin[39], a mathematician[40], 1550–1631[41], of Holy Roman Empire[42], specialised in astronomy[43] and Tycho Brahe[44], an astronomer[45], 1546–1601[46], of Kingdom of Denmark[47], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[48], specialised in astronomy[49]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[50] and Master of Arts[51].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], astrologer[7], Protestant theologian[8], mathematician[9], astronomer[10], and musicologist[19]. Fields of work include optics[20], a branch of physics[52]; astronomy[21], a branch of science[53]; mathematics[22], an academic discipline[54]; and mechanics[23], a branch of physics[55]. Employers include University of Graz[24], a university[56], in Austria[57], founded in 1585[58], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[59]; Emperor Rudolf II[25], a politician[60], 1552–1612[61], of Holy Roman Empire[62], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[63]; and Linz[26], a statutory city of Austria[64], in Austria[65]. Notable students include Peter Crüger[66], Ambrosius Rhode[67], and Johann Odontius[68].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Astronomia nova[69], Harmonices Mundi[70], Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae[71], De Cometis Libelli Tres[72], and Rudolphine Tables[73]. Things named for Johannes Kepler include Kepler triangle[74], Kepler problem[75], Kepler[76], Johannes Kepler Award[77], Kepler's laws of planetary motion[78], Kepler–Poinsot polyhedron[79], Kepler orbit[80], and Kepler–Bouwkamp constant[81].
Recognition
Johannes Kepler received the International Space Hall of Fame[82].
Personal Life
Spouses include Barbara Müller[15], 1573–1611[83] and Susanne Reuttinger[16], 1595–1636[84]. Johannes Kepler's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[85].
Death and Burial
Johannes Kepler died on November 15, 1630[5]. He died in Regensburg[4]. Burial took place at Regensburg[12].
Why It Matters
Johannes Kepler has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]
He has been cited as an influence by Benoit Mandelbrot[87], a mathematician[88], 1924–2010[89], of Poland[90], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[91], specialised in fractal[92] and Thomas Street[93], an astronomer[94], 1621–1689[95], of Kingdom of England[96], specialised in mathematics[97].
He is credited with the discovery of gear pump[98], a machine[99]. Works attributed to him include Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae[100], a written work[101], founded in 1618[102]; Rudolphine Tables[103], a written work[104]; De Stella Nova[105], a written work[106]; Kepler conjecture[107], a mathematical problem[108], founded in 1611[109]; Mysterium Cosmographicum[110], a written work[111]; and Harmonices Mundi[112]. Entities named for him include Kepler triangle[74], Kepler problem[75], Kepler[76], Johannes Kepler Award[77], Kepler's laws of planetary motion[78], and Kepler–Poinsot polyhedron[79].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Kepler born?
Born in Weil der Stadt[2], Johannes Kepler…
Where did Johannes Kepler die?
Johannes Kepler passed away in Regensburg[4].
Who were Johannes Kepler's parents?
Johannes Kepler's father was Heinrich Kepler[13]. Johannes Kepler's mother was Katharina Kepler[14].
Who was Johannes Kepler married to?
Johannes Kepler's spouses include Barbara Müller[15] and Susanne Reuttinger[16].
What did Johannes Kepler do for work?
Johannes Kepler worked as naturalist[6], astrologer[7], Protestant theologian[8], mathematician[9], and astronomer[10].
Where did Johannes Kepler go to school?
Johannes Kepler was educated at University of Tübingen[27], Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren[32], and Tübinger Stift[36].
What awards did Johannes Kepler receive?
Honors received include International Space Hall of Fame[82].
Who did Johannes Kepler influence?
Johannes Kepler has been cited as an influence by Benoit Mandelbrot[87] and Thomas Street[93].
What did Johannes Kepler discover?
Johannes Kepler is credited as discoverer of gear pump[98].