About Andreas Cellarius
Lived 1596 – 1665 (aged 68–69). Andreas Cellarius was a German and Dutch astronomer, mathematician, geographer and cartographer.
Andreas Cellarius ( –1665 ) was a Dutch–German cartographer and cosmographer best known for his 1660 Harmonia Macrocosmica, a major star atlas.
Life Cellarius was born around 1596 in Neuhausen, near Worms. He was educated in Heidelberg. He remained rector in Hoorn for the rest of his life, and all of his known scholarly works were produced during his years there. Both works were published in Amsterdam by the Jansonius press.
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Who was Andreas Cellarius?
Dutch-German cartographer (1596-1665)
When was Andreas Cellarius born?
Andreas Cellarius was born in 1596 in Neuhausen, Neuhausen am Rheinfall.
When did Andreas Cellarius die?
Andreas Cellarius died in 1665 in Hoorn.
What was Andreas Cellarius's occupation?
Andreas Cellarius was an astronomer, mathematician, geographer and cartographer.
What nationality was Andreas Cellarius?
Andreas Cellarius was German and Dutch.
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