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Otto Mencke

1644 – 1707

German philosopher

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Lived 1644 – 1707 (aged 62). Otto Mencke was a German philosopher, mathematician and university teacher, known for Acta Eruditorum.

Otto Mencke (; ; 22 March 1644 – 18 January 1707) was a German philosopher and scientist.

Work Mencke obtained his doctorate at the University of Leipzig in August 1666 with a thesis entitled: Ex Theologia naturali – De Absoluta Dei Simplicitate, Micropolitiam, id est Rempublicam In Microcosmo Conspicuam.

He is notable as being the founder of the very first scientific journal in Germany, established 1682, entitled Acta Eruditorum. He was a professor of moral philosophy at the University of Leipzig, but is more famous for his scientific genealogy that produced a fine lineage of mathematicians that includes notables such as Carl Friedrich Gauss and David Hilbert.

Isaac Newton and Mencke were in correspondence in 1693.

Legacy The Mathematics Genealogy Project database records more than 102,000 mathematicians and other scientists in his lineage. The Philosophy Family Tree records 535 philosophers in his lineage .

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Acta Eruditorum
Education
Leipzig University
Employers
Leipzig University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Mencke?

German philosopher (1644-1707)

When was Otto Mencke born?

Otto Mencke was born on 22 March 1644 in Oldenburg.

When did Otto Mencke die?

Otto Mencke died on 18 January 1707 in Leipzig.

What was Otto Mencke's occupation?

Otto Mencke was a philosopher, mathematician and university teacher.

What was Otto Mencke known for?

Otto Mencke was known for Acta Eruditorum.

What nationality was Otto Mencke?

Otto Mencke was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Mencke

· Wikidata: Q64592

· DBpedia: Otto Mencke

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