Michel Coignet
Flemish mathematician, astronomer, engineer (1549–1623)
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Michel Coignet was born on 1549[1] in Antwerp[2]. He died on December 24, 1623[3], in Antwerp[4]. He worked as a military engineer[5], mathematician[6], cartographer[7], instrument maker[8], and scientist[9].
Key Facts
- Father: Gillis Coignet[10]
- Child: Michiel II Coignet[11]
- Occupation: engineer[12]
- Field of work: mathematics[13], geometry[14], trigonometry[15], technical device[16], measuring instrument[17], geography[18], cartography[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family name: Coignet[21]
- Given name: Michiel[22]
- Work location: Antwerp[23], Walloon Brabant[24], Brussels[25]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[27], French[28], English[29], Dutch[30]
- Different from: Michiel II Coignet[31]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[32]
- Has works in the collection: Museum Boerhaave[33], Museum of Art and Crafts Hamburg[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[35]
FAQs
Where was Michel Coignet born?
Michel Coignet was born in Antwerp[2].
Where did Michel Coignet die?
Michel Coignet passed away in Antwerp[4].
Who were Michel Coignet's parents?
Michel Coignet's father was Gillis Coignet[10].
What did Michel Coignet do for work?
Michel Coignet worked as a military engineer[5], mathematician[6], cartographer[7], instrument maker[8], and scientist[9].