Mitte in Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr
(1677-1750)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
1. Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr Marker
Hier wohnteder mathematiker und physiker. Er fertigte karten sowie erd- und himmelsgloben. Bedeutung erlangte er als autor und herausgeber aund mathematischer physikalischer und astronomischer schriften.
Here lived the mathematician and physicist. He made maps and created terrestrial and celestial globes. He gained importance as an author and editor of mathematical, physical and astronomical writings
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 49° 27.143′ N, 11° 4.444′ E. Marker is in Nürnberg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Mitte. It is on Obere Wörthstraße just west of Untere Wörthstraße, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located at the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ob Wörthstraße 6, Nürnberg BY 90402, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lina Heidenheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Emil Heidenheimer (within shouting distance of this marker); Fritz Prager
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Also see . . . Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr. Wikipedia
He was born in Nuremberg, the son of the merchant Johann Siegmund Doppelmayr. He entered the Aegidien-Gymnasium in Nuremberg in 1689, then the University of Altdorf in 1696. His studies included mathematics, physics, and jurisprudence. Later he continued his studies in Halle[1] and graduated in 1698 with a dissertation on the Sun.(Submitted on November 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 30, 2024
2. The entrance to the Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr House
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
