Family Father
Georg Iserin
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q93588 · wikidata
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Georg Joachim Rheticus
1514-02-16 – 1574-12-04
Life & Legacy
Georg Joachim de Porris, also known as Rheticus (; 16 February 1514 – 4 December 1574), was a mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, navigational-instrument maker, medical practitioner, and teacher. He is perhaps best known for his trigonometric tables and as Nicolaus Copernicus's sole pupil. He facilitated the publication of his master's De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres).
Occupation & Career
mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, physician, university teacher, astrologer
Education
University of Wittenberg; Charles University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Narratio Prima; Ephemeris or Almanack based on Coppernican principles; Opus Palatinum de triangulis
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Leipzig University · University of Wittenberg
Notable Work
Ephemeris or Almanack based on Coppernican principles · Narratio Prima · Opus Palatinum de triangulis
Education & Institutions
Charles University · University of Wittenberg
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
Narratio Prima
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q93588 · wikidata
Notable Work
Ephemeris or Almanack based on Coppernican principles
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q93588 · wikidata
Notable Work
Opus Palatinum de triangulis
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q93588 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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