Sigismund Weier

German mathematician, librarian, astronomer and historian (1579-1661)
Person human Q2284813
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Sigismund Weier

Summary

Sigismund Weier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Q2155862[2]. He was born on February 28, 1579[3]. He died in Königsberg[4]. He died on March 24, 1661[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], librarian[7], astronomer[8], historian[9], and university teacher[10].

Key Facts

  • Sigismund Weier's place of birth was Q2155862[2].
  • Sigismund Weier passed away in Königsberg[4].
  • Sigismund Weier was born on February 28, 1579[3].
  • Sigismund Weier died on March 24, 1661[5].
  • Sigismund Weier held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Sigismund Weier worked as a mathematician[6].
  • Sigismund Weier's professions included librarian[7].
  • Sigismund Weier worked as an astronomer[8].
  • Sigismund Weier worked as a historian[9].
  • Sigismund Weier worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Among Sigismund Weier's employers was University of Königsberg[12].
  • Sigismund Weier was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].
  • A notable student of Sigismund Weier was Abraham Calovius[14].
  • Sigismund Weier is recorded as male[15].
  • Sigismund Weier's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Sigismund Weier's given name is recorded as Sigismund[17].
  • Sigismund Weier studied under Leonhard Hutter[18].
  • Sigismund Weier studied under David Runge[19].
  • Sigismund Weier studied under Wolfgang Franz[20].
  • Sigismund Weier studied under Friedrich Taubmann[21].
  • Sigismund Weier studied under Lorenz Rhodomann[22].
  • Sigismund Weier studied under Jakob Martini[23].
  • Sigismund Weier studied under Melchior Jöstel[24].
  • Sigismund Weier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Q2155862[2], Sigismund Weier… he was born on February 28, 1579[3].

Education

Sigismund Weier's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13]. Studied under Leonhard Hutter[18], a university teacher[26], 1563–1616[27], of Holy Roman Empire[28]; David Runge[19], a theologian[29], 1564–1604[30], of Germany[31]; Wolfgang Franz[20], a historian[32], 1564–1628[33], of Germany[34]; Friedrich Taubmann[21], a university teacher[35], 1565–1613[36], of Germany[37]; Lorenz Rhodomann[22], a historian[38], 1546–1606[39], of Germany[40]; and Jakob Martini[23], a theologian[41], 1570–1649[42], of Germany[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], librarian[7], astronomer[8], historian[9], and university teacher[10]. Sigismund Weier was employed by University of Königsberg[12]. A notable student of him was Abraham Calovius[14].

Death and Burial

Sigismund Weier died on March 24, 1661[5]. He died in Königsberg[4].

FAQs

Where was Sigismund Weier born?

Sigismund Weier was born in Q2155862[2].

Where did Sigismund Weier die?

Sigismund Weier died in Königsberg[4].

What did Sigismund Weier do for work?

Sigismund Weier worked as mathematician[6], librarian[7], astronomer[8], historian[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Sigismund Weier go to school?

Sigismund Weier was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].

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Class ancestry

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