Pieter van Musschenbroek
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Summary
Pieter van Musschenbroek is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leiden[2]. He was born on March 14, 1692[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on September 19, 1761[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], physician[7], physicist[8], astrologer[9], and mathematician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Pieter van Musschenbroek was born in Leiden[2].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek died in Leiden[4].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek was born on March 14, 1692[3].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek died on September 19, 1761[5].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek's father was Johannes Joosten van Musschenbroek[12].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek held citizenship in Dutch Republic[13].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek worked as an astronomer[6].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek worked as a physician[7].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek's professions included physicist[8].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek worked as an astrologer[9].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek's professions included mathematician[10].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek's professions included university teacher[14].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek's field of work was physics[15].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[16].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek held the position of rector of Utrecht University[17].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek was employed by Utrecht University[18].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek was employed by Leiden University[19].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek was employed by Leiden University[20].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek's education included a stint at Leiden University[21].
- Pieter van Musschenbroek's doctoral advisor was Herman Boerhaave[22].
- A notable student of Pieter van Musschenbroek was Alvaro Telles Dacosta[23].
- A notable student of Pieter van Musschenbroek was Petrus van Aken[24].
- A notable student of Pieter van Musschenbroek was Theodorus Fayus[25].
- A notable student of Pieter van Musschenbroek was Johannes Andreas Pfister[26].
- A notable student of Pieter van Musschenbroek was Willem Arntzenius[27].
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Origins and Family
Pieter van Musschenbroek was born in Leiden[2]. He was born on March 14, 1692[3]. His father was Johannes Joosten van Musschenbroek[12].
Education
Pieter van Musschenbroek's education included a stint at Leiden University[21]. His doctoral advisor was Herman Boerhaave[22]. He studied under Wolferdus Senguerdius[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], physician[7], physicist[8], astrologer[9], mathematician[10], and university teacher[14]. Pieter van Musschenbroek's field of work was physics[15]. Employers include Utrecht University[18], a public research university[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1636[31], headquartered in Utrecht[32] and Leiden University[19], a university[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1575[35], headquartered in Leiden[36]. Positions held include rector magnificus of Leiden University[16], a position[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1575[39] and rector of Utrecht University[17]. Notable students include Alvaro Telles Dacosta[23], b. 1734[40]; Petrus van Aken[24]; Theodorus Fayus[25]; Johannes Andreas Pfister[26]; Willem Arntzenius[27]; and Johann David Hahn[41], a chemist[42], 1729–1784[43], of Germany[44]. Doctoral students include Petrus Camper[45], a zoologist[46], 1722–1789[47], of Dutch Republic[48], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[49], specialised in anatomy[50]; Jean Nicolas Sébastien Allamand[51], a botanist[52], 1713–1787[53], of Switzerland[54], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[55]; Hermann Biegmann[56]; and Johannes Geistman[57].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Pieter van Musschenbroek is Leyden jar[58]. Things named for him include 12491 Musschenbroek[59], an asteroid[60].
Recognition
Pieter van Musschenbroek received the Fellow of the Royal Society[61].
Death and Burial
Pieter van Musschenbroek died on September 19, 1761[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].
Why It Matters
Pieter van Musschenbroek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Jan Ingenhousz[64], a botanist[65], 1730–1799[66], of Dutch Republic[67], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[68].
Entities named for him include 12491 Musschenbroek[59], an asteroid[60].
His notable doctoral advisees include Petrus Camper[69], a zoologist[70], 1722–1789[71], of Dutch Republic[72], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[73], specialised in anatomy[74] and Jean Nicolas Sébastien Allamand[75], a botanist[76], 1713–1787[77], of Switzerland[78], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[79].
FAQs
Where was Pieter van Musschenbroek born?
Born in Leiden[2].
Where did Pieter van Musschenbroek die?
Pieter van Musschenbroek died in Leiden[4].
Who were Pieter van Musschenbroek's parents?
Pieter van Musschenbroek's father was Johannes Joosten van Musschenbroek[12].
What did Pieter van Musschenbroek do for work?
Pieter van Musschenbroek worked as astronomer[6], physician[7], physicist[8], astrologer[9], and mathematician[10].
Where did Pieter van Musschenbroek go to school?
Pieter van Musschenbroek was educated at Leiden University[21].
What awards did Pieter van Musschenbroek receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[61].
Who did Pieter van Musschenbroek influence?
Pieter van Musschenbroek has been cited as an influence by Jan Ingenhousz[64].