Oronce Fine

Oronce Fine (in Latin, Orontius Finnaeus or Finaeus) (December 20, 1494-August 8, 1555), French mathematician and cartographer. Born in Briançon, the son and grandson of physicians, he was educated in Paris (Collège de Navarre), and obtained a degree in medicine in 1522.

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Latin - December 20 - 1494 - August 8 - 1555 - French - Briançon - Paris - Collège de Navarre - 1522

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He was imprisoned in 1518 during his time as a student; in 1524 he was imprisoned once again.

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1518 - 1524

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In 1531, he was appointed to the chair of mathematics at the Collège Royal (the present Collège de France), founded by Francis I of France, where he taught until his death.

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1531 - Collège de France - Francis I of France

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