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Johannes Hevelius

Astronomer who produced one of the first detailed maps of the Moon

Did you know?He also ran a successful brewing business in his home city of Danzig to fund his scientific research and observatories.

Johannes Hevelius (in German also known as Hevel; Polish: Jan Heweliusz; (1611-01-28)28 January 1611 – 28 January 1687) was a councillor and chairman of the city council of the Old Town, Gdańsk (in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth).

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Age at death: 76
Years since death: 339

Born: January 28, 1611 · Gdańsk, Poland
Died: January 28, 1687
Nationality: Gdańsk
Known for: Science, Business

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