About Jerònimo Cortés
Lived 1560 – 1611 (aged 50–51). Jerònimo Cortés was a Spanish astronomer, mathematician and naturalist.
Jerónimo Cortés (c. 1560 - c. 1611) was a Spanish mathematician, astronomer, naturalist and Valencian compiler.
Works
Many of Cortés works involved compilations of knowledge and writings of other authors. Some works include: Tratado del cómputo por la mano (1591) Compendio de reglas breves (1594) Lunario perpetuo (1594)
Fisonomía natural y varios secretos de naturaleza (1597). Aritmética práctica (1604) Libro y tratado de los animales terrestres y volátiles (1613)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jerònimo Cortés?
Spanish scientist
When was Jerònimo Cortés born?
Jerònimo Cortés was born in 1560 in Valencia, Gandia.
When did Jerònimo Cortés die?
Jerònimo Cortés died in 1611 in Valencia.
What was Jerònimo Cortés's occupation?
Jerònimo Cortés was an astronomer, mathematician and naturalist.
What nationality was Jerònimo Cortés?
Jerònimo Cortés was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerònimo Cortés. https://biography.guide/jeronimo-cortes/
MLA: "Jerònimo Cortés." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jeronimo-cortes/.
Chicago: "Jerònimo Cortés." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jeronimo-cortes/.
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