Births on June 15

Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger

Born on June 15, 1765

Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger, German astronomer and mathematician (d. 1831)

Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger (5 June 1765 – 19 April 1831) was a German astronomer born at Simmozheim, Württemberg. He studied at the University of Tübingen. In 1798, he was appointed professor of mathematics and astronomy at the University.

He published:

Anleitung zur geographischen Ortsbestimmung (Guide to geographic locations), 1795

Astronomie (Astronomy), 1811

Anfangsgründe der höhern Analysis (Initial reasons of higher analysis), 1812.In 1817, he systematically explained the design and use of a gyroscope apparatus which he called simply a “Machine.” Several examples of the 'Machine' were constructed by Johann Wilhelm Gottlob Buzengeiger of Tübingen. Johann

Friedrich Benzenberg had already mentioned Bohnenberger's invention (describing it at length) in several letters beginning in 1810. Bohnenberger died at Tübingen.

The lunar crater Bohnenberger is named after him.

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Events on 1765

9 Mar

Jean Calas
After a campaign by the writer Voltaire, judges in Paris posthumously exonerate Jean Calas of murdering his son. Calas had been tortured and executed in 1762 on the charge, though his son may have actually committed suicide.
22 Mar

Stamp Act 1765
The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies.
24 Mar

Quartering Act
Great Britain passes the Quartering Act, which requires the Thirteen Colonies to house British troops.

Births on June 15

Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger

Born on June 15, 1765

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