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Johannes Kepler

German mathematician and astronomer (1571–1630)

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Johannes Kepler was a German polymath who was an astronomer, mathematician, astrologer, natural philosopher and music theorist. He is a key figure in the 17th-century Scientific Revolution, best known for his laws of planetary motion, and his books Astronomia nova, Harmonice Mundi, and Epitome Astronomiae Copernicanae. The variety and impact of his work made Kepler one of the founders and fathers of modern astronomy, the scientific method, natural science, and modern science. He has been described as the "father of science fiction" for his novel Somnium.

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Born
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Place of birth
Weil der Stadt wd
Died
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Place of death
Regensburg wd
Citizenship
Duchy of Württemberg, Holy Roman Empire wd
Occupation
naturalist, astrologer, Protestant theologian, mathematician, astronomer, musicologist wd
Education
University of Tübingen, Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren, Tübinger Stift wd
Spouse
Barbara Müller, Susanne Reuttinger wd

Awards wd

  • International Space Hall of Fame (1996)

Questions

When was Johannes Kepler born?
Johannes Kepler was born on 27 December 1571 in Weil der Stadt.
Where did Johannes Kepler study?
Johannes Kepler was educated at University of Tübingen, Evangelical Seminaries of Maulbronn and Blaubeuren, Tübinger Stift.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Johannes Kepler · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q8963 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: JKepler.jpg by August Köhler [1] (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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