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Kraków School of Mathematics and Astrology

The Kraków School of Mathematics and Astrology (Polish: krakowska szkoła matematyczna i astrologiczna) was an influential mid-to-late-15th-century group of mathematicians and astrologers at the University of Kraków (later Jagiellonian University).

Notable members Jan of Głogów (1445–1507), author of widely recognized mathematical and astrological tracts Marcin Biem (1470–1540), contributor to the Gregorian calendar Marcin Bylica of Olkusz (1433–93), later court astrologer to King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary Albert Brudzewski (1446–1495), teacher to notable scholars active at European universities Marcin Król of Żurawica (1422–1460) Nicolaus Copernicus (1473–1543), student at Kraków in 1491–95

See also Kraków School of Mathematics Polish School of Mathematics

References Waltoś, Stanisław. "Tradycja i współczesność". Uniwersytet Jagielloński (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2007-11-26.

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