Varāhamihira
6th-century Hindu polymath, author of Brihat samhita
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Summary
Varāhamihira was born on January 1, 505[1], in Ujjain[2]. He died on January 1, 587[3], in Ujjain[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], and astrologer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,138 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Pr̥thuyaśas[9]
- Field of work: astronomy[10]
- Notable work: Brihat Jataka[11], Brihat-Samhita[12], Pancha-siddhantika[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[15]
- Birth name: वराहमिहिर[16]
- Name in native language: वराहमिहिर[17]
Why It Matters
Varāhamihira has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Works attributed to him include Brihat-Samhita[20], a written work[21] and Pancha-siddhantika[22], a written work[23].
FAQs
Where was Varāhamihira born?
Varāhamihira's place of birth was Ujjain[2].
Where did Varāhamihira die?
Varāhamihira passed away in Ujjain[4].
What did Varāhamihira do for work?
Varāhamihira worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], and astrologer[7].