Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger
German astronomer and mathematician
Born
1765
260 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to astronomy and mathematics during the early 19th century. Developed advancements in celestial mechanics and designed an early astronomical observatory. Published works that addressed mathematical principles, particularly in geometry and trigonometry. Served as a professor at the University of Tübingen.
Published influential works in celestial mechanics
Designed a significant astronomical observatory
Contributed to the field of geometry
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