Balthasar Mentzer

German mathematician and astronomer
Person human Q805627
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Summary

Balthasar Mentzer was born on February 21, 1651[1], in Rinteln[2]. He died on March 8, 1727[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Balthasar Mentzer[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: mathematics[11], astronomy[12]
  • Employer: University of Giessen[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Balthasar Mentzer III[15]
  • Family name: Mentzer[16]
  • Given name: Balthasar[17]
  • Relative: Balthasar Mentzer[18]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20], Latin[21]

FAQs

Where was Balthasar Mentzer born?

Balthasar Mentzer's place of birth was Rinteln[2].

Where did Balthasar Mentzer die?

Balthasar Mentzer passed away in Hamburg[4].

Who were Balthasar Mentzer's parents?

Balthasar Mentzer's father was Balthasar Mentzer[9].

What did Balthasar Mentzer do for work?

Balthasar Mentzer worked as a mathematician[5], astronomer[6], and university teacher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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