Which Happened First?

Michael Maestlin

Michael Maestlin
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Michael Maestlin was a German astronomer and mathematician, best known as the mentor of Johannes Kepler. A student of Philipp Apian, Maestlin is recognized as the teacher who had the greatest influence on Kepler.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Giordano BrunoJanuary 1548 – February 17, 1600
  2. Simon Stevin1548–1620
  3. Michael Maestlin (this page)September 30, 1550 – October 1631
  4. Jost BürgiFebruary 28, 1552 – January 31, 1632
  5. Paolo SarpiAugust 14, 1552 – January 15, 1623
  6. Pietro CataldiApril 15, 1552 – February 11, 1626

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