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Running Head : LIFE OF JOHANN MULLER REGIOMONTANUS

Life of Johann Muller Regiomontanus (Your Name (Your School

Introduction

Johann Muller von Konigsberg lived between 1436 and 1476 . He has been widely known in his Latin pseudonym Regiomontanus . He was one of the most important German scholars in various fields including mathematics astronomy and astrology . He is recognized as the most successful mathematician and astronomer of Europe in the 15th Century . He was also a sought after astrologer , although it has been argued that his interest in astrology decreased with his age , but

he is still remember for his work in astrology . Apart from his work in the above field , he made contribution to the education system and is also credited to be among the first printers

His early life

Regiomontanus was born in a village called Fraconian near Konigsberg in Bavaria . Following he naming system which included the surname and the place of birth he was therefore named Johannes Muller of Konisgberg although his Latin name was Joanes de Regiomonte which was simply abbreviated as Regiomontanus

Regiomontanus spent his early years at home where he got his basic education . When he reached 11 years , he was sent to Leipzig where he started his formal education . It is at Leipzig that his interest in different fields started to grow . However after only three years in Leipzig , he was taken at Alma Mater Rudolfina , which was the University of Vienna in Austria , for higher education . This portrayed his capacity in education as he...