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Mark Welser

German politician (1558-1614)

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Mark Welser (1558–1614) was a German banker, politician, and astronomer, who engaged in learned correspondence with European intellectuals of his time. Of particular note is his exchange with Galileo Galilei, regarding sunspots.

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Born
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Place of birth
Augsburg wd
Died
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Place of death
Augsburg wd
Occupation
politician, magistrate, editor, banker, astronomer, historian wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor

Questions

When was Mark Welser born?
Mark Welser was born on 20 June 1558 in Augsburg.
What positions has Mark Welser held?
Positions held by Mark Welser include: mayor.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mark Welser · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q91389 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Markus Welser - Kaufmann.gif by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Mark Welser". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mark-welser. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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