Melchior Jöstel

German mathematician (1559-1611)
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Melchior Jöstel

Summary

Melchior Jöstel is a human[1]. Born in Dresden[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1559[3]. He passed away in Freiberg[4]. He died on June 13, 1611[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and surveyor[8].

Key Facts

  • Melchior Jöstel was born in Dresden[2].
  • Melchior Jöstel passed away in Freiberg[4].
  • Melchior Jöstel was born on April 10, 1559[3].
  • Melchior Jöstel died on June 13, 1611[5].
  • Melchior Jöstel held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Melchior Jöstel worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Melchior Jöstel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Melchior Jöstel worked as a surveyor[8].
  • Among Melchior Jöstel's employers was University of Wittenberg[10].
  • Melchior Jöstel's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11].
  • A notable student of Melchior Jöstel was Sigismund Weier[12].
  • A notable student of Melchior Jöstel was Ambrosius Rhode[13].
  • Melchior Jöstel is recorded as male[14].
  • Melchior Jöstel's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Melchior Jöstel's family name is recorded as Jöstel[16].
  • Melchior Jöstel's given name is recorded as Melchior[17].
  • Melchior Jöstel studied under Valentinus Otho[18].
  • Melchior Jöstel studied under Andreas Schato[19].
  • Melchior Jöstel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].

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Origins and Family

Melchior Jöstel's place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on April 10, 1559[3].

Education

Melchior Jöstel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11]. Studied under Valentinus Otho[18], a mathematician[21], 1550–1605[22], of Germany[23] and Andreas Schato[19], a mathematician[24], 1539–1603[25], of Germany[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and surveyor[8]. Melchior Jöstel was employed by University of Wittenberg[10]. Notable students include Sigismund Weier[12], a mathematician[27], 1579–1661[28], of Germany[29] and Ambrosius Rhode[13], a mathematician[30], 1577–1633[31], of Germany[32].

Death and Burial

Melchior Jöstel died on June 13, 1611[5]. He died in Freiberg[4].

FAQs

Where was Melchior Jöstel born?

Born in Dresden[2], Melchior Jöstel…

Where did Melchior Jöstel die?

Melchior Jöstel passed away in Freiberg[4].

What did Melchior Jöstel do for work?

Melchior Jöstel worked as mathematician[6], university teacher[7], and surveyor[8].

Where did Melchior Jöstel go to school?

Melchior Jöstel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[11].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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