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Peter Bienewitz, better known as Petrus Apianus was a german astronomer, mathematician and cartographer. He designed sundials, published manuals for astronomical instruments and crafted volvelles ("Apian wheels"), measuring instruments useful for calculating time and distance for astronomical and astrological applications.
Who-is-Who in MMS, teacher, mathemathician, astronomer, maker of astronomical mechanical devices
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diversas escrituras:
Bienewitz (Apianus), Peter (Petrus)
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Curriculum vitae
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* 16.04.1495
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Leising
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nacido
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1516 - 1519
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Leipzig
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He studied at the University of Leipzig
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1518
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Latinized his name to Apianus (lat. apis means "bee"; "Biene" is the German word for bee)
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1519
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Wien
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he moved to Wien and continued his studies at the University of Wien
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1527
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Ingolstadt
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He became professor at University of Ingolstadt
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1540
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he publishes “ Astronomicum Caesareum” dedicated to Charles V
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† 21.04.1552
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Ingolstadt
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fallecido
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