# Bartholomäus Scultetus

_German astronomer and cartographer (1540-1614)_

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> Bartholomäus Scultetus was a German mathematician, calendarist, cartographer, and municipal official. He was active in the local politics of Görlitz and served as its mayor on several occasions.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 May 1540 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Görlitz ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P19))
- **Died:** 21 June 1614 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P570))
- **Place of death:** Görlitz ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Germany ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P27))
- **Occupation:** astronomer; cartographer; politician; mathematician; historian; patrician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P106))
- **Education:** University of Wittenberg; Leipzig University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P69))
- **Positions held:** mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005#P39))

## Questions

**When was Bartholomäus Scultetus born?**  
Bartholomäus Scultetus was born on 14 May 1540 in Görlitz.

**What positions has Bartholomäus Scultetus held?**  
Positions held by Bartholomäus Scultetus include: mayor.

**Where did Bartholomäus Scultetus study?**  
Bartholomäus Scultetus was educated at University of Wittenberg, Leipzig University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Bartholomäus Scultetus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholom%C3%A4us_Scultetus) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q91005](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91005) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bartholomaeus-Scultetus.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bartholomaeus-Scultetus.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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