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: Life Of Johann Muller Regiomontanus

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Life of Johann Muller Regiomontanus

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      Introduction
      Johann Muller von Konigsberg lived between 1436 and 1476. He has been widely known with his Latin pseudonym as Regiomontanus. He goes down the line of history as one of the most important German scholars in various fields including mathematics, astronomy and astrology.   He is recognized as the most successful mathematician and astronomer in Europe in the 15th Century. He was also a sough after astrologer although it has been argued that his interest in astrology decreased with his age.   He is also credited to be among the first printers. His contribution in the field of mathematics, astrology and astronomy remains strong.
      His early life
      Regiomontanus was born in a village called Fraconian near Konigsberg in Bavaria.   Therefore his name is Johannes Muller of Konisgberg although his Latin name was Joanes de Regiomonte simply abbreviated as Regiomontanus
      He spent a good part of his early years at home where he got his basic education. By the age of 11 he was sent to Leipzig where he started his formal education.   After only three years at the school, he later continued with his studies at Alma Mater Rudolfina which is the University of Vienna in Austria.   He was awarded a baccalaureate (masters) in 1452 but he could receive due to his age limitation. Therefore he was forced to wait until he was 21 so that he could receive the master degree. It is here were he becomes a very close fried of George von Peurbach.   At fifteen years, he graduated from the university with a degree in Arts or magister atrium. Therefore he got his bachelor degree at the age of fifteed.   His meeting with George von Peurbach was one of his most important moments as Georg later turned to be his mentor. George von Peurbach (1423-1461) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer and had studied mentored by Cardinal Nicholas of...

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