Johannes von Gmunden
German astronomer, mathematician and humanist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johannes von Gmunden (Latin: Johannes de Gamundia; c. 1380/84 – February 23, 1442) was a German astronomer, mathematician and humanist.
- Johannes von Gmünd is also the name of a 14th-century architect, see Basel Münster.
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Johannes von Gmunden | |
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Born | 1380/84 |
Died | (1442-02-23)February 23, 1442 Vienna, Duchy of Austria, Holy Roman Empire |
Nationality | Austrian |
Education | University of Vienna (M.A., 1406) |
Known for | Astronomical tables |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy |
Institutions | University of Vienna |
Academic advisors | Heinrich von Langenstein[1] |
Notable students | Georg von Peuerbach |
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