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Public figure
Christopher Clavius Gold
German astronomer and mathematician (1538–1612)
Christopher Clavius is a German astronomer and mathematician (1538–1612). Born 1538 in Bamberg. Associated with Roman College, Collegio Massimo, Naples.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1538-03-25, Bamberg
- Died
- 1612-02-06, Rome
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- mathematician, astronomer
- Fields
- mathematics
- Also known as
- Christopher Klau/Clavius, Christoph Clavius
Education and professional journey
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- Roman College
- Collegio Massimo, Naples
Education
- University of Coimbra 1556
- Roman College 1560 to 1564
Awards and recognition
Notable work
- Christophori Clauii Barbengensi e Societate Iesu. Geometria practica
Personal journey
- Languages
- Latin
Due diligence
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What we have, and what we might have wrong
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