Johannes Praetorius
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Summary
Johannes Praetorius was born on January 1, 1537[1], in Jáchymov[2]. He died on October 27, 1616[3], in Altdorf bei Nürnberg[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: astronomy[11]
- Employer: University of Altdorf[12], University of Wittenberg[13]
- Educated at: University of Wittenberg[14]
- Student: Petrus Saxonius[15], Daniel Schwenter[16], Johann Odontius[17]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Johannes Praetorius[20]
- Archives at: Bavarian State Library[21]
- Family name: Praetorius[22]
- Given name: Johannes[23]
- Student of: Caspar Peucer[24], Sebastian Theodoricus[25]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26], Otto's encyclopedia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[29]
- Has works in the collection: Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
- P14608: 119169002[32]
Why It Matters
Johannes Praetorius has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Praetorius born?
Johannes Praetorius was born in Jáchymov[2].
Where did Johannes Praetorius die?
Johannes Praetorius died in Altdorf bei Nürnberg[4].
What did Johannes Praetorius do for work?
Johannes Praetorius worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], university teacher[7], and physicist[8].
Where did Johannes Praetorius go to school?
Johannes Praetorius was educated at University of Wittenberg[14].