Johannes Phocylides Holwarda
#127,040
Most Influential Person Across History
Dutch astronomer
Johannes Phocylides Holwarda's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Johannes Phocylides Holwardaphysics Degrees
Physics
#10522
Historical Rank
Astronomy
#1863
Historical Rank
Download Badge
Physics
Johannes Phocylides Holwarda's Degrees
- Doctorate Medicine University of Franeker
Why Is Johannes Phocylides Holwarda Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Johannes Phocylides Holwarda was a Frisian astronomer, physician, and philosopher. He was a professor of philosophy at the University of Franeker from 1639 to 1651. Born in Holwerd, he is best remembered for his discovery of the length of Mira's varying appearance cycle. In a systematic study in 1638, he found that Mira disappeared and reappeared in a varying cycle of about 330 days.
Other Resources About Johannes Phocylides Holwarda
What Schools Are Affiliated With Johannes Phocylides Holwarda?
Johannes Phocylides Holwarda is affiliated with the following schools:
