# Mark Welser

_German politician (1558-1614)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 June 1558 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91389#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Augsburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91389#P19))
- **Died:** 23 June 1614 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91389#P570))
- **Place of death:** Augsburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91389#P20))
- **Occupation:** politician; magistrate; editor; banker; astronomer; historian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91389#P106))
- **Positions held:** mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91389#P39))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Mark Welser](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Welser) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q91389](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91389) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Markus Welser - Kaufmann.gif by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Markus_Welser_-_Kaufmann.gif)

## Licence and attribution

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