Which Happened First?

Georg Joachim Rheticus

Georg Joachim Rheticus
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Georg Joachim de Porris, also known as Rheticus, was a mathematician, astronomer, cartographer, navigational-instrument maker, medical practitioner, and teacher. He is perhaps best known for his trigonometric tables and as Nicolaus Copernicus's sole pupil.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Michael ServetusSeptember 29, 1511 – October 27, 1553
  2. Daniele BarbaroFebruary 8, 1513 – April 13, 1570
  3. Georg Joachim Rheticus (this page)February 16, 1514 – December 4, 1574
  4. Petrus Ramus1515 – August 26, 1572
  5. Valerius CordusFebruary 18, 1515 – September 25, 1544
  6. Conrad GessnerMarch 26, 1516 – December 13, 1565

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