Christopher Clavius

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Christopher Clavius

Mathematics

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Measure Theory

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Christopher Clavius

Physics

#2991

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Astronomy

#502

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• Mathematics
• Physics

Christopher Clavius's Degrees

• Doctorate Mathematics University of Coimbra

Why Is Christopher Clavius Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Christopher Clavius, SJ was a Jesuit German mathematician, head of mathematicians at the , and astronomer who was a member of the Vatican commission that accepted the proposed calendar invented by Aloysius Lilius, that is known as the Gregorian calendar. Clavius would later write defences and an explanation of the reformed calendar, including an emphatic acknowledgement of Lilius' 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.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Christopher Clavius?

Christopher Clavius is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Coimbra