Johannes von Gmunden

German astronomer
Person human Q78955
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Johannes von Gmunden

Summary

Johannes von Gmunden is a human[1]. He was born in Gmunden[2]. He was born on 1380[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on February 23, 1442[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], mathematician[7], university teacher[8], astrologer[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johannes von Gmunden was born in Gmunden[2].
  • Johannes von Gmunden passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Johannes von Gmunden was born on 1380[3].
  • Johannes von Gmunden was born on 1383[12].
  • Johannes von Gmunden died on February 23, 1442[5].
  • Johannes von Gmunden died on 1442[13].
  • Johannes von Gmunden is buried at St. Stephen's Cathedral[14].
  • Johannes von Gmunden held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Johannes von Gmunden worked as a mathematician[7].
  • Johannes von Gmunden worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's professions included astrologer[9].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Johannes von Gmunden worked as a translator[16].
  • Among Johannes von Gmunden's employers was University of Vienna[17].
  • Johannes von Gmunden was educated at University of Vienna[18].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's doctoral advisor was Henry of Langenstein[19].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Johannes von Gmunden is recorded as male[21].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johannes von Gmunden supervised Georg von Peuerbach as a doctoral student[23].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's Commons category is recorded as Johannes von Gmunden[24].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's family name is recorded as von Gmunden[25].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's given name is recorded as Johannes[26].
  • Johannes von Gmunden's pseudonym is recorded as Johannes de Gamundia[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes von Gmunden's place of birth was Gmunden[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1380[3] and 1383[12].

Education

Johannes von Gmunden was educated at University of Vienna[18]. His doctoral advisor was Henry of Langenstein[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], mathematician[7], university teacher[8], astrologer[9], philosopher[10], and translator[16]. Among Johannes von Gmunden's employers was University of Vienna[17]. He supervised Georg von Peuerbach as a doctoral student[23].

Personal Life

Johannes von Gmunden's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 23, 1442[5] and 1442[13]. Johannes von Gmunden died in Vienna[4]. He is buried at St. Stephen's Cathedral[14].

Why It Matters

Johannes von Gmunden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

His notable doctoral advisees include Georg von Peuerbach[30], an astronomer[31], 1423–1461[32], specialised in astronomy[33].

FAQs

Where was Johannes von Gmunden born?

Born in Gmunden[2], Johannes von Gmunden…

Where did Johannes von Gmunden die?

Johannes von Gmunden passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Johannes von Gmunden do for work?

Johannes von Gmunden worked as astronomer[6], mathematician[7], university teacher[8], astrologer[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Johannes von Gmunden go to school?

Johannes von Gmunden was educated at University of Vienna[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Artists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . museum-digital. wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Q133854920. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Q133854920. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Q133854920. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Q133854920. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Doctoral advisor Henry of Langenstein
    Doctoral student Georg von Peuerbach
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