Christoph Scheiner
Jesuit father, physicist and astronomer (*1575 – †1650)
1573 — 1650
Quick Facts
Profession
Jesuit father, physicist and astronomer (*1575 – †1650)
Born
July 25, 1573
Died
1650 (age ~77)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
physicist, astronomer, mathematician
Holy Roman EmpireBorn in Markt WaldDied in Nysa
1573
Born in Markt Wald (1573-07-25)
1595
EducationStudied at Heilig-Geist-Spital Landsberg (1595–1597)
1598
EducationStudied at University of Ingolstadt (1598–1603)
1630
Notable workRosa Ursina
1650
Died in Nysa
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Christoph Scheiner was a Jesuit priest, physicist and astronomer in Ingolstadt.
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Who is Christoph Scheiner?+
Christoph Scheiner was a Jesuit priest, physicist and astronomer in Ingolstadt.
What does the name Christoph mean?+
The name Christoph means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of German origin.
When was Christoph Scheiner born?+
Christoph Scheiner was born on July 25, 1573.
When did Christoph Scheiner die?+
Christoph Scheiner died in 1650, at approximately 77 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christoph is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christoph — July 25, 1573
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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