Georg Purbach


 
 

Georg Purbach (May 30, 1423 – April 8, 1461) was an Austrian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with the invention of several scientific instruments, including the regula, the geometrical square, and the "Jacob's Staff."

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Purbach was the author of a seminal work in astronomy, Theoricae novae planetarum.

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