page_title: David Origanus
hierarchical_section_title: David Origanus
caption_attribution_description: Nederlands: IdentificatieTitel(s): Portret van David OriganusObjecttype: prent Objectnummer: RP-P-1914-685Catalogusreferentie: HAB A 15488Opschriften / Merken: verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228VervaardigingVervaardiger: prentmaker: Heinrich Jakob Otto (vermeld op object)Datering: 1650 - 1749Fysieke kenmerken: gravureMateriaal: papier Techniek: graveren (drukprocedé)Afmetingen: plaatrand: h 277 mm × b 169 mmOnderwerpWat: historical personsarmorial bearing, heraldryWie: David OriganusVerwerving en rechtenVerwerving: aankoop 1905Copyright: Publiek domein
context_page_description: David Origanus or David Tost was a German astronomer and professor for Greek language and Mathematics at the Viadrina University in Frankfurt, where he had also studied.
  Tost was born in Glatz, Bohemia. During his scientific career he observed numerous comets and published about Ephemeris in 1599 and 1609. In contrast to Tycho Brahe, he was convinced that the Earth rotates. He died in Frankfurt, aged 71.
context_section_description: David Origanus or David Tost (9 July 1558 – 11 July 1628/29) was a German astronomer and professor for Greek language and Mathematics at the Viadrina University in Frankfurt (Oder), where he had also studied.
  Tost was born in Glatz (Kladsko), Bohemia (now Kłodzko in southern Poland). During his scientific career he observed numerous comets and published about Ephemeris in 1599 and 1609. In contrast to Tycho Brahe, he was convinced that the Earth rotates.  He died in Frankfurt (Oder), aged 71.
caption: Portrait of David Origanus by Heinrich Jakob Otto.
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