Jost Bürgi
(1552-1632)
Swiss clockmaker, maker of astronomical instruments and mathematician – Jost Bürgi was born in Lichtensteig (Municipality in Switzerland) on February 28th, 1552 and died in Kassel (City in Hesse, Germany) on January 31st, 1632 at the age of 79. Today Jost Bürgi would be 472 years old.
Age
how old was Jost Bürgi when he died?
79
Jost Bürgi died in 1632 at the age of 79.
Biographical data
| Birthday | February 28th, 1552 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Lichtensteig Municipality in Switzerland |
| Death Date | January 31st, 1632 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Kassel City in Hesse, Germany |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Pisces (The Fish) ♓ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat 鼠 |
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Birthday
When was Jost Bürgi born?
Jost Bürgi was born on February 28th, 1552.
Death
When did Jost Bürgi die?
Jost Bürgi died on January 31st, 1632 at the age of 79 in Kassel (City in Hesse, Germany). Today Jost Bürgi would be 472 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Jost Bürgi born?
Lichtensteig (Municipality in Switzerland).
Death place
Where did Jost Bürgi die?
Kassel (City in Hesse, Germany).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Jost Bürgi?
Jost Bürgi was born in the zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Jost Bürgi have?
Jost Bürgi was born in 1552 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rat.
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