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Jost Bürgi
Swiss clockmaker, maker of astronomical instruments and mathematician (1552-1632)
Jost Bürgi was born on February 28, 1552 in Lichtensteig and died on January 31, 1632, aged 79.
Born
February 28, 1552
Jost Bürgi died aged 79.
Died: January 31, 1632
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Lichtensteig
- Professions
- watchmaker, mathematician, clockmaker, amateur mathematician, astronomer
- Citizenship
- Switzerland
More about Jost Bürgi
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- Bürgi, Jost
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- BnF authorities
- MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Artists of the World Online
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Questions people ask
How old was Jost Bürgi when they died?
Jost Bürgi died aged 79.
When is Jost Bürgi’s birthday?
Jost Bürgi’s recorded birthday is February 28.
Where was Jost Bürgi born?
Jost Bürgi was born in Lichtensteig.
When did Jost Bürgi die?
Jost Bürgi died on January 31, 1632.