Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt
Jesuit astronomer, mathematician, professor and rector of Vilnius University
About Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt
Lived 1728 – 1810 (aged 81). Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt was a Polish and Russian mathematician and astronomer.
Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt (; 30 October 1728 near Grodno – 7 February 1810 in Daugavpils) was a Polish–Lithuanian Jesuit, astronomer and mathematician. He was professor of Vilnius University for over 50 years, serving as its rector from 1780 to 1799. The crater Poczobutt on the Moon is named after him, as is the main-belt asteroid . Poczobutt is also the author of the University's motto, Hinc itur ad astra (from here one rises to the stars).
Career Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt was born in the village of near Grodno, within Lithuania proper. He studied at Vilnius University (1745–1751) and Charles University in Prague (1754–1756). With brief interruptions he lectured at Vilnius University from 1753 to 1808.
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Who was Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt?
Jesuit astronomer, mathematician, professor and rector of Vilnius University (1728-1810)
When was Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt born?
Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt was born on 30 October 1728 in Salomienka.
When did Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt die?
Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt died on 8 February 1810 in Daugavpils.
What was Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt's occupation?
Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt was a mathematician and astronomer.
What nationality was Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt?
Marcin Odlanicki Poczobutt was Polish and Russian.
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