Karion Johannes

(Karyo; Carion, Cario)
(22.03.1499, 13:46, Bietingeym, Wuerttemberg - 2.02.1537, Magdeburg)
In Protestant denomination. Professor of Mathematics at the University of Frankfurt an der Oder, a mathematician Joachim I, Elector of Brandenburg. K. - One of the largest Germanic astrologers of the time. He is the author of the treatise "Practica Astrologiae" and the composer of the ephemeris for 1536 - 1550 he. Preserved as astrological prognostication, released to. in Leipzig in 1521, Mr..

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