Johannes Stöffler

German astronomer (1452-1531)
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Johannes Stöffler
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Johannes Stöffler

Summary

Johannes Stöffler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Blaubeuren[2]. He was born on December 10, 1452[3]. He passed away in Blaubeuren[4]. He died on February 16, 1531[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], astrologer[9], and cartographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Stöffler's place of birth was Blaubeuren[2].
  • Johannes Stöffler died in Blaubeuren[4].
  • Johannes Stöffler was born on December 10, 1452[3].
  • Johannes Stöffler died on February 16, 1531[5].
  • Johannes Stöffler is buried at Tübingen[12].
  • Johannes Stöffler held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Johannes Stöffler worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Johannes Stöffler worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Johannes Stöffler worked as a mathematician[8].
  • Johannes Stöffler's professions included astrologer[9].
  • Johannes Stöffler's professions included cartographer[10].
  • Johannes Stöffler's professions included geographer[14].
  • Johannes Stöffler's field of work was astronomy[15].
  • Johannes Stöffler was employed by University of Tübingen[16].
  • Johannes Stöffler's education included a stint at University of Ingolstadt[17].
  • A notable student of Johannes Stöffler was Philipp Melanchthon[18].
  • Johannes Stöffler's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Johannes Stöffler is recorded as male[20].
  • Johannes Stöffler's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Johannes Stöffler supervised Sebastian Münster as a doctoral student[22].
  • Johannes Stöffler supervised Philipp Melanchthon as a doctoral student[23].
  • Johannes Stöffler's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Stöffler[24].
  • Johannes Stöffler's archives at is recorded as University Library of Tübingen[25].
  • The cause of death was plague[26].
  • Johannes Stöffler's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Stöffler's place of birth was Blaubeuren[2]. He was born on December 10, 1452[3].

Education

Johannes Stöffler was educated at University of Ingolstadt[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], astrologer[9], cartographer[10], and geographer[14]. Johannes Stöffler's field of work was astronomy[15]. Among his employers was University of Tübingen[16]. A notable student of him was Philipp Melanchthon[18]. Doctoral students include Sebastian Münster[22], a cartographer[28], 1488–1552[29], of Germany[30], specialised in geography[31] and Philipp Melanchthon[23], an astronomer[32], 1497–1560[33], of Germany[34].

Personal Life

Johannes Stöffler's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Johannes Stöffler died on February 16, 1531[5]. He died in Blaubeuren[4]. The cause of death was plague[26]. He is buried at Tübingen[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johannes Stöffler include Stöfler[35], an impact crater[36].

Why It Matters

Johannes Stöffler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include Stöfler[35], an impact crater[36].

His notable doctoral advisees include Philipp Melanchthon[39], an astronomer[40], 1497–1560[41], of Germany[42] and Sebastian Münster[43], a cartographer[44], 1488–1552[45], of Germany[46], specialised in geography[47].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Stöffler born?

Johannes Stöffler's place of birth was Blaubeuren[2].

Where did Johannes Stöffler die?

Johannes Stöffler passed away in Blaubeuren[4].

What did Johannes Stöffler do for work?

Johannes Stöffler worked as astronomer[6], university teacher[7], mathematician[8], astrologer[9], and cartographer[10].

Where did Johannes Stöffler go to school?

Johannes Stöffler was educated at University of Ingolstadt[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . Parsifal catalog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9h ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 12w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → astronomer, university teacher, mathematician +3
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  10. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Maintained by wikiproject → WikiProject Mathematics
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