Johannes Kepler

German mathematician and astronomer (1571–1630)

† 1630-11-15 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 154 language Wikipedias

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Life

Johannes Kepler was born on December 27, 1571 (Julian calendar) in Weil der Stadt and died on November 15, 1630 in Regensburg, aged about 59. Recorded occupations: naturalist, astrologer, Protestant theologian, mathematician, astronomer and musicologist. Country of citizenship: Duchy of Württemberg and Holy Roman Empire. Fields of work: optics, astronomy, mathematics and mechanics. Notable works include “Astronomia nova”, “Harmonices Mundi”, “Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae”, “De Cometis Libelli Tres”, “Rudolphine Tables” and “Astronomiae Pars Optica”. Educated at University of Tübingen, Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren and Tübinger Stift. Honours include International Space Hall of Fame. Member of Accademia dei Lincei.

At a glance

Born: December 27, 1571 (Julian calendar) · Weil der Stadt
Died: November 15, 1630 · Regensburg
Age at death: about 59
Citizenship: Duchy of Württemberg, Holy Roman Empire
Occupations: naturalist, astrologer, Protestant theologian, mathematician, astronomer, musicologist
Notable works: Astronomia nova, Harmonices Mundi, Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae, De Cometis Libelli Tres, Rudolphine Tables, Astronomiae Pars Optica
Education: University of Tübingen, Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren, Tübinger Stift
Honours: International Space Hall of Fame
Wikipedia editions: 154 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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