MeasureTycho Brahe
About
Danish astronomer and alchemist, 1546–1601
Quick Facts
- Name
- Tycho Brahe
- Born
- 1546-12-14
- Died
- 1601-10-24
- Occupation
- astronomer / autobiographer / poet / astrologer / alchemist / writer / printer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Birthplace
- Knutstorp Castle
Relationships
Spouses & partners
Family
- FatherOtte Brahe
- MotherBeate Clausdatter Bille
- SiblingSophia Brahe
- SiblingJørgen Ottesen Brahe
- SiblingSteen Brahe
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
Notable Works
- Rudolphine Tablesastronomical data
- Tychonic systemmodel of the Solar System proposed in 1588 by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe
- De Nova Stellabook by Tycho Brahe
- Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanicaautobiography by Tycho Brahe
- De Mundi aetherei recentioribus Phaenomenis Liber secundusbook on astronomy
Education
- University of Copenhagen1559 — 1562
- Leipzig University1562 — 1565
- University of RostockUntil 1567
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- Latin
- Danish
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q36620 ↗
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