Reiner Bontius

Summary

Reiner Bontius is a human^[1]. Born in Leiden^[2], he… he was born on 1576^[3]. He died in Leiden^[4]. He died on June 23, 1623^[5]. He worked as a physician^[6], university teacher^[7], philosopher^[8], astronomer^[9], and writer^[10]. He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[11]

Key Facts

• Reiner Bontius's place of birth was Leiden^[2].
• Reiner Bontius passed away in Leiden^[4].
• Reiner Bontius was born on 1576^[3].
• Reiner Bontius died on June 23, 1623^[5].
• Reiner Bontius held citizenship in Dutch Republic^[12].
• Dutch was Reiner Bontius's native language^[13].
• Reiner Bontius worked as a physician^[6].
• Reiner Bontius's professions included university teacher^[7].
• Reiner Bontius worked as a philosopher^[8].
• Reiner Bontius worked as an astronomer^[9].
• Reiner Bontius's professions included writer^[10].
• Reiner Bontius held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University^[14].
• Among Reiner Bontius's employers was Leiden University^[15].
• Reiner Bontius was employed by Leiden University^[16].
• Among Reiner Bontius's employers was Leiden University^[17].
• Among Reiner Bontius's employers was Leiden University^[18].
• A notable student of Reiner Bontius was Henricus Regius^[19].
• Reiner Bontius is recorded as male^[20].
• Reiner Bontius's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Reiner Bontius's Commons category is recorded as Reynier Bontius (1576–1623)^[22].
• Reiner Bontius's family name is recorded as Bontius^[23].
• Reiner Bontius's given name is recorded as Regnerius^[24].
• Reiner Bontius's work location is recorded as Leiden^[25].
• Reiner Bontius studied under Rudolph Snellius^[26].
• Reiner Bontius studied under Johannes Heurnius^[27].

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Origins and Family

Reiner Bontius was born in Leiden^[2]. He was born on 1576^[3]. Dutch was his native language^[13].

Education

Studied under Rudolph Snellius^[26], a mathematician^[28], 1546–1613^[29], of Dutch Republic^[30]; Johannes Heurnius^[27], a physician^[31], 1543–1601^[32], of Netherlands^[33]; and Pieter Pauw^[34], a botanist^[35], 1564–1617^[36], of Dutch Republic^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician^[6], university teacher^[7], philosopher^[8], astronomer^[9], and writer^[10]. Employers include Leiden University^[15], a university^[38], in Netherlands^[39], founded in 1575^[40], headquartered in Leiden^[41]. Reiner Bontius held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University^[14]. A notable student of him was Henricus Regius^[19].

Death and Burial

Reiner Bontius died on June 23, 1623^[5]. He died in Leiden^[4].

Why It Matters

Reiner Bontius is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[11]

FAQs

Where was Reiner Bontius born?

Born in Leiden^[2], Reiner Bontius…

Where did Reiner Bontius die?

Reiner Bontius passed away in Leiden^[4].

What did Reiner Bontius do for work?

Reiner Bontius worked as physician^[6], university teacher^[7], philosopher^[8], astronomer^[9], and writer^[10].