Regiomontanus

[ ree-jee-oh-mon-tey-nuhs, -tah-, rej-ee-; German rey-gee-oh-mohn-tah-noos ]

noun

1. Johann Müller von Königsberg, 1436–76, German mathematician and astronomer.

Regiomontanus

/ ˌriːdʒɪəʊmɒnˈteɪnəs; -ˈtɑː-; -ˈtæn- /

noun

1. Regiomontanus14361476MGermanSCIENCE: mathematicianSCIENCE: astronomer original name Johann Müller . 1436–76, German mathematician and astronomer, who furthered the development of trigonometry

Example Sentences

On his deathbed, Peuerbach made Regiomontanus promise to complete the work, which he did, although the new translation of Ptolemy was not carried out.

From Literature

This was to become the standard textbook in advanced astronomy for the whole of the sixteenth century, and in it Peuerbach and Regiomontanus did not hesitate to criticize Ptolemy for his errors.

From Literature

Regiomontanus had a very picturesque career, finally taking up his residence in Nuremberg, where a wealthy citizen named Walther became his patron, pupil, and collaborator.

From Project Gutenberg

This Johannus Regiomontanus, a Franconian, has proved, with a skill hitherto equalled only by that of those who proved the ninth sphere, which travels from west to east.

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The invitation was accepted on condition that his pupil Regiomontanus should go with him.

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