Georgius Agricola
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Georgius Agricola
Summary
Georgius Agricola is a human[1]. Born in Glauchau[2], he… he was born on March 24, 1494[3]. He passed away in Chemnitz[4]. He died on November 21, 1555[5]. He worked as a physician[6], mineralogist[7], historian[8], engineer[9], and chemist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (836 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Glauchau[2], Georgius Agricola…
- Georgius Agricola died in Chemnitz[4].
- Georgius Agricola was born on March 24, 1494[3].
- Georgius Agricola died on November 21, 1555[5].
- Burial took place at Zeitz Cathedral St. Peter and Paul[12].
- Georgius Agricola held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[13].
- Georgius Agricola is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[14].
- Georgius Agricola worked as a physician[6].
- Georgius Agricola's professions included mineralogist[7].
- Georgius Agricola's professions included historian[8].
- Georgius Agricola's professions included engineer[9].
- Georgius Agricola worked as a chemist[10].
- Georgius Agricola worked as a philosopher[15].
- Georgius Agricola's field of work was geology[16].
- Georgius Agricola's field of work was mineralogy[17].
- Georgius Agricola's field of work was mining[18].
- Georgius Agricola held the position of mayor[19].
- Georgius Agricola was educated at Leipzig University[20].
- Georgius Agricola's education included a stint at University of Bologna[21].
- Georgius Agricola's education included a stint at University of Padua[22].
- A notable work attributed to Georgius Agricola is De Re Metallica[23].
- A notable work attributed to Georgius Agricola is De Natura Fossilium[24].
- A notable work attributed to Georgius Agricola is De Natura Fossilium[25].
- A notable work attributed to Georgius Agricola is De natura eorum quae effluunt ex terra[26].
- A notable work attributed to Georgius Agricola is De ortu et causis subterraneorum[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Glauchau[2], Georgius Agricola… he was born on March 24, 1494[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[14].
Education
Educated at Leipzig University[20], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31]; University of Bologna[21], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1088[34], headquartered in Bologna[35]; and University of Padua[22], a university[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1222[38], headquartered in Padua[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include physician[6], mineralogist[7], historian[8], engineer[9], chemist[10], and philosopher[15]. Fields of work include geology[16], a branch of science[40]; mineralogy[17], a branch of geology[41]; and mining[18], an economic activity[42]. Georgius Agricola held the position of mayor[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include De Re Metallica[23], a scientific work[43]; De Natura Fossilium[24]; De natura eorum quae effluunt ex terra[26]; De ortu et causis subterraneorum[27], a creative work[44]; and Bermannus; sive, de re metallica[45]. Things named for Georgius Agricola include Montes Agricola[46], a mountain[47] and agricolaite[48], a mineral species[49].
Death and Burial
Georgius Agricola died on November 21, 1555[5]. He passed away in Chemnitz[4]. The cause of death was stroke[50]. He is buried at Zeitz Cathedral St. Peter and Paul[12].
Why It Matters
Georgius Agricola ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (836 views/month, #7,200 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include De Re Metallica[53], a scientific work[54] and De Natura Fossilium[55], a literary work[56]. Entities named for him include Montes Agricola[46], a mountain[47] and agricolaite[48], a mineral species[49].
FAQs
Where was Georgius Agricola born?
Georgius Agricola's place of birth was Glauchau[2].
Where did Georgius Agricola die?
Georgius Agricola passed away in Chemnitz[4].
What did Georgius Agricola do for work?
Georgius Agricola worked as physician[6], mineralogist[7], historian[8], engineer[9], and chemist[10].
Where did Georgius Agricola go to school?
Georgius Agricola was educated at Leipzig University[20], University of Bologna[21], and University of Padua[22].