Christen Sørensen Longomontanus
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Summary
Christen Sørensen Longomontanus was born on October 4, 1562[1], in Denmark[2]. He died on October 8, 1647[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], and mathematician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (191 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[9]
- Field of work: astronomy[10]
- Position held: rector[11]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[12]
- Educated at: University of Rostock[13]
- Influenced by: Tycho Brahe[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Christen Sørensen Longomontanus (astronomer)[16]
- Family name: Sørensen[17]
- Given name: Christian[18]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[22]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[23]
- P14541: 1l6y8K[24]
- P14608: 100811698[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Christen Sørensen Longomontanus include Longomontanus[26], an impact crater[27].
Why It Matters
Christen Sørensen Longomontanus has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for him include Longomontanus[26], an impact crater[27].
FAQs
Where was Christen Sørensen Longomontanus born?
Christen Sørensen Longomontanus was born in Denmark[2].
Where did Christen Sørensen Longomontanus die?
Christen Sørensen Longomontanus died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Christen Sørensen Longomontanus do for work?
Christen Sørensen Longomontanus worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], and mathematician[7].
Where did Christen Sørensen Longomontanus go to school?
Christen Sørensen Longomontanus was educated at University of Rostock[13].