Petrus Apianus
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Petrus Apianus
Summary
Petrus Apianus is a human[1]. He was born in Leisnig[2]. He was born on April 16, 1495[3]. He passed away in Ingolstadt[4]. He died on April 21, 1552[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], cartographer[8], university teacher[9], and cosmographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Petrus Apianus's place of birth was Leisnig[2].
- Petrus Apianus passed away in Ingolstadt[4].
- Petrus Apianus was born on April 16, 1495[3].
- Petrus Apianus died on April 21, 1552[5].
- A child of Petrus Apianus was Philipp Apian[12].
- Petrus Apianus held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[13].
- Petrus Apianus's professions included mathematician[6].
- Petrus Apianus's professions included astronomer[7].
- Petrus Apianus worked as a cartographer[8].
- Petrus Apianus's professions included university teacher[9].
- Petrus Apianus's professions included cosmographer[10].
- Petrus Apianus's professions included publisher[14].
- Petrus Apianus's field of work was mathematics[15].
- Petrus Apianus's field of work was geometry[16].
- Petrus Apianus's field of work was trigonometry[17].
- Petrus Apianus's field of work was cosmology[18].
- Petrus Apianus's field of work was astronomy[19].
- Petrus Apianus's field of work was astronomical observatory[20].
- Among Petrus Apianus's employers was University of Ingolstadt[21].
- Petrus Apianus's education included a stint at Leipzig University[22].
- Petrus Apianus was educated at University of Vienna[23].
- A notable student of Petrus Apianus was Michael Maestlin[24].
- A notable work attributed to Petrus Apianus is Cosmographicus liber[25].
- A notable work attributed to Petrus Apianus is Astronomicum Caesareum[26].
- A notable work attributed to Petrus Apianus is Q3391461[27].
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Origins and Family
Petrus Apianus was born in Leisnig[2]. He was born on April 16, 1495[3].
Education
Educated at Leipzig University[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and University of Vienna[23], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]. Studied under Georg Tannstetter[36], a mathematician[37], 1482–1535[38], of Germany[39], specialised in mathematics[40]; Johannes Sturm[41], an educator[42], 1507–1589[43], of Duchy of Luxembourg[44], specialised in pedagogy[45]; and Q109071[46].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], cartographer[8], university teacher[9], cosmographer[10], and publisher[14]. Fields of work include mathematics[15], an academic discipline[47]; geometry[16], a branch of mathematics[48]; trigonometry[17], a branch of mathematics[49]; cosmology[18], a branch of astronomy[50]; astronomy[19], a branch of science[51]; and astronomical observatory[20]. Among Petrus Apianus's employers was University of Ingolstadt[21]. A notable student of him was Michael Maestlin[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Cosmographicus liber[25], a literary work[52]; Astronomicum Caesareum[26], a literary work[53]; and Q3391461[27], a written work[54]. Things named for Petrus Apianus include Apianus[55], an impact crater[56].
Personal Life
A child of Petrus Apianus was Philipp Apian[12].
Death and Burial
Petrus Apianus died on April 21, 1552[5]. He passed away in Ingolstadt[4].
Why It Matters
Petrus Apianus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Apianus[55], an impact crater[56].
FAQs
Where was Petrus Apianus born?
Petrus Apianus was born in Leisnig[2].
Where did Petrus Apianus die?
Petrus Apianus died in Ingolstadt[4].
What did Petrus Apianus do for work?
Petrus Apianus worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], cartographer[8], university teacher[9], and cosmographer[10].
Where did Petrus Apianus go to school?
Petrus Apianus was educated at Leipzig University[22] and University of Vienna[23].