Person: Apianus, Petrus
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Petrus Apianus was a German mathematician who published important popular works on astronomy and geography.
Mathematical Profile (Excerpt):
Born 16 April 1495, Leisnig, Saxony (now Germany). Died 21 April 1552, Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany.
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Tags relevant for this person:
Astronomy, Origin Germany
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