Erasmus Reinhold

Erasmus Reinhold (October 22, 1511 – February 19, 1553) was a German astronomer and mathematician. He was born and died in Saalfeld, Thuringia, Germany.

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October 22 - 1511 - February 19 - 1553 - German - Astronomer - Mathematician - Saalfeld - Thuringia

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He was educated at the University of Wittenberg, where he was first elected dean and later became rector. In 1536 he was appointed professor of mathematics by Philipp Melanchthon.

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University of Wittenberg - 1536 - Philipp Melanchthon

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Reinhold identified and catalogued a large number of stars.

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Duke Albert of Brandenburg Prussia financed the printing of Reinhold's Prutenicae Tabulae, or "Prussian Tables." These astronomical tables helped to disseminate Copernican principle throughout the Empire.

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Albert of Brandenburg Prussia - Prutenicae Tabulae - Copernican principle

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