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Petrus Apianus


 

Petrus Apianus (April 16, 1495April 21, 1557; also known as Peter Apian) was a German humanist, famous for his works in mathematics, astronomy and cartography.

Further reading

  • Röttel, K. (Ed.): Peter Apian: Astronomie, Kosmographie und Mathematik am Beginn der Neuzeit, Polygon-Verlag 1995; ISBN 3-928-67112-X. In German.