Reiner Bontius
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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 22 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's professions included physicist[14].
- Reiner Bontius held the position of rector magnificus of 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].
- Among Reiner Bontius's employers was Leiden University[19].
- A notable student of Reiner Bontius was Henricus Regius[20].
- Reiner Bontius is recorded as male[21].
- Reiner Bontius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Reiner Bontius's Commons category is recorded as Reynier Bontius (1576–1623)[23].
- Reiner Bontius's family name is recorded as Bontius[24].
- Reiner Bontius's given name is recorded as Regnerius[25].
- Reiner Bontius's work location is recorded as Leiden[26].
- Reiner Bontius studied under Rudolph Snellius[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[27], a mathematician[28], 1546–1613[29], of Dutch Republic[30]; Johannes Heurnius[31], a physician[32], 1543–1601[33], of Dutch Republic[34]; and Pieter Pauw[35], a botanist[36], 1564–1617[37], of Dutch Republic[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physician[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], astronomer[9], writer[10], and physicist[14]. Employers include Leiden University[16], a university[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1575[41], headquartered in Leiden[42]. Reiner Bontius held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[15]. A notable student of him was Henricus Regius[20].
Death and Burial
Reiner Bontius died on June 23, 1623[5]. He died in Leiden[4].
Why It Matters
Reiner Bontius is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]
FAQs
Where was Reiner Bontius born?
Born in Leiden[2].
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].