David Gans
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David Gans
Summary
David Gans is a human[1]. Born in Lippstadt[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1541[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on January 1, 1613[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], historian[8], geographer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- David Gans was born in Lippstadt[2].
- David Gans died in Prague[4].
- David Gans was born on January 1, 1541[3].
- David Gans died on January 1, 1613[5].
- David Gans died on August 25, 1613[12].
- David Gans is buried at Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague[13].
- David Gans worked as a mathematician[6].
- David Gans's professions included astronomer[7].
- David Gans worked as a historian[8].
- David Gans worked as a geographer[9].
- David Gans worked as a writer[10].
- David Gans worked as an astrologer[14].
- David Gans's field of work was astronomy[15].
- David Gans was employed by Benátky nad Jizerou[16].
- David Gans's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].
- David Gans is recorded as male[18].
- David Gans's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- David Gans's Commons category is recorded as David Gans[20].
- David Gans's given name is recorded as David[21].
- David Gans studied under Judah Loew ben Bezalel[22].
- David Gans studied under Tycho Brahe[23].
- David Gans's described by source is recorded as Vlastenský slovník historický[24].
- David Gans's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
- David Gans's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
- David Gans's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[27].
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Origins and Family
David Gans's place of birth was Lippstadt[2]. He was born on January 1, 1541[3].
Education
Studied under Judah Loew ben Bezalel[22], a rabbi[28], 1512–1609[29], of Kingdom of Bohemia[30] and Tycho Brahe[23], an astronomer[31], 1546–1601[32], of Kingdom of Denmark[33], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[34], specialised in astronomy[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], historian[8], geographer[9], writer[10], and astrologer[14]. David Gans's field of work was astronomy[15]. He was employed by Benátky nad Jizerou[16].
Personal Life
David Gans's religion is recorded as Judaism[17].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 1, 1613[5] and August 25, 1613[12]. David Gans died in Prague[4]. Burial took place at Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for David Gans include 111913 Davidgans[36], an asteroid[37].
Why It Matters
David Gans ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include 111913 Davidgans[36], an asteroid[37].
FAQs
Where was David Gans born?
David Gans's place of birth was Lippstadt[2].
Where did David Gans die?
David Gans died in Prague[4].
What did David Gans do for work?
David Gans worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], historian[8], geographer[9], and writer[10].