Johann Kies
German astronomer and mathematician
Born
September 14th, 1713
311 years ago
Died
July 29th, 1781
243 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Developed lunar tables for navigation
Published astronomical observations
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