Johannes Stöffler
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Summary
Johannes Stöffler was born on December 10, 1452[1], in Blaubeuren[2]. He died on February 16, 1531[3], in Blaubeuren[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], mathematician[7], astrologer[8], and cartographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tübingen[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: geographer[13]
- Field of work: astronomy[14]
- Employer: University of Tübingen[15]
- Educated at: University of Ingolstadt[16]
- Student: Philipp Melanchthon[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Doctoral student: Sebastian Münster[20], Philipp Melanchthon[21]
- Commons category: Johannes Stöffler[22]
- Archives at: University Library of Tübingen[23]
- Cause of death: plague[24]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[25]
- Given name: Johannes[26]
- Work location: Tübingen[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], BEIC Digital Library[30], Adam: Vitae germanorum philosophorum (1615)[31], Pantaleon: Prosopographia, vol. 3 (1566)[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
- Name in native language: Johannes Stöffler[34]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[35]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johannes Stöffler include Stöfler[37], an impact crater[38].
Why It Matters
Johannes Stöffler has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Stöfler[37], an impact crater[38].
His notable doctoral advisees include Philipp Melanchthon[41], an astronomer[42], 1497–1560[43], of Germany[44] and Sebastian Münster[45], a cartographer[46], 1488–1552[47], of Germany[48], specialised in geography[49].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Stöffler born?
Johannes Stöffler's place of birth was Blaubeuren[2].
Where did Johannes Stöffler die?
Johannes Stöffler died in Blaubeuren[4].
What did Johannes Stöffler do for work?
Johannes Stöffler worked as an astronomer[5], university teacher[6], mathematician[7], astrologer[8], and cartographer[9].
Where did Johannes Stöffler go to school?
Johannes Stöffler was educated at University of Ingolstadt[16].