Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Christoph Clavius

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 25, 2019

1. Christoph Clavius Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Christoph Clavius wurde zu Bamberg 1538 geboren, trat in den Jesuiten-Orden zu Rom 1555, lehrte als Professor der Mathematik 20 Jahre, wurde beruhmter Schriftsteller derselben. Astronom und verfasser der gregorianischen Kalendars, starb zu Rom 1612, am 6. Februar.

(English translation:) Christoph Clavius was born in Bamberg in 1538, entered the Jesuit Order in Rome in 1555, taught as a professor of mathematics for 20 years, and became a famous author of the same. An astronomer and author of the Gregorian calendar, he died in Rome in 1612, on February 6.

Erected 1859.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1538.

Location. 49° 53.649′ N, 10° 53.249′ E. Marker is in Bamberg, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is on An der Universität just south of Heumarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: An der Universität 3, Bamberg BY 96047, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haus St. Benedikt / St. Benedict House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Am Kranen 12a

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(about 120 meters away); Catharinakapelle / Catherina Chapel (about 120 meters away); Carl Friedrich Kunz (about 150 meters away); Stapf'sches Haus / Stapf House (about 150 meters away); The Old Tollhouse (about 150 meters away); St. Martinskirche / St. Martin Church (about 180 meters away); Haus zum Wilden Mann (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

Also see . . .
1. Christopher Clavius (Wikipedia). "Christopher Clavius (25 March 1538 – 6 February 1612) was a Jesuit German mathematician and astronomer who modified the proposal of the modern Gregorian calendar after the death of its primary author, Aloysius Lilius. Clavius would later write defences and an explanation of the reformed calendar, including an emphatic acknowledgement of Lilio's work. In his last years he was probably the most respected astronomer in Europe and his textbooks were used for astronomical education for over fifty years in and even out of Europe." (Submitted on November 12, 2019.)

2. Christoph Clavius (Galileo Project). (Submitted on November 12, 2019.)

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Christoph Clavius Marker - wide view, looking north image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 25, 2019

2. Christoph Clavius Marker - wide view, looking north

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.