Christian Severin
Christian Severin (Danish Christian Sørensen ; born October 4, 1562 in Longberg, Jutland , Denmark; † October 8, 1647 ) was a Danish astronomer . He became known under the Latinized name Longomontanus .
Life
In 1589 he was employed by Tycho Brahe for astronomical observations and worked as his assistant. Johannes Kepler followed him in this position in October 1600.
From 1597 to 1602 Severin studied at the universities in Breslau , Danzig , Königsberg and finally Rostock , where he received his master's degree in 1598. In 1603 he became the principal of the school in Viborg . In 1605 he was elected professor at the University of Copenhagen , where he served four times as rector.
The lunar crater Longomontanus is named after him.
literature
- Christian Severin . In: Carl Frederik Bricka (Ed.): Dansk biografisk Lexikon. Tillige omfattende Norge for Tidsrummet 1537-1814. 1st edition. tape 10 : Laale – Løvenørn . Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag, Copenhagen 1896, p. 364 (Danish, runeberg.org ). Entry in Dansk biografisk leksikon (Danish)
Individual evidence
- ↑ See the entry of Christian Severin's matriculation in the Rostock matriculation portal
- ↑ See the entry of Christian Severin's master's degree in the Rostock matriculation portal
- ^ List of rectors on the University of Copenhagen website
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Severin, Christian |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Longomontanus; Sørensen, Christian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish astronomer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 4, 1562 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Longberg , Jutland , Denmark |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 8, 1647 |