Mathematician:Tycho Brahe

Mathematician
Danish nobleman famous for his contributions to the science of astronomy.

Refuted the view that the heavens were unchanging, by interpreting observations of supernovae and comets.

Pointed out inaccuracies in the astronomical model proposed by, preferring to adhere to the geocentric model of.

Nationality
Danish

History

 * Born: 14 December 1546 in Knutstorp, Skane, Denmark (now Svalöv, Sweden
 * Died: 24 October 1601 in Prague, Bohemia (now Czech Republic)

Books and Papers

 * 1588: De mundi aetherei recentioribus phaenomenis
 * 1598: Astronomiae Instauratae Mechanica

Also known as
His full name in Danish: Tyge Ottesen Brahe