Abdias Treu

Abdias Treu (sometimes spelled Trew) (29 July 1597 – 12 April 1669) was a German mathematician and academic. He was the professor of mathematics and physical science at the University of Altdorf from 1636-1669. He is best known for his contributions to the field of astronomy.[1] He also contributed writings on the mathematical nature of music theory.[2] He is the grandfather of physician and botanist Christoph Jacob Treu.[3]

References

  1. ↑ The British Library Journal. 1–3. 1975. p. 62.
  2. ↑ Paolo Gozza (2013). Number to Sound: The Musical Way to the Scientific Revolution. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 175.
  3. ↑ Martin Bircher (1997). Die Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft unter Herzog August von Sachsen-Weissenfels. Fruchtbringende Gesellschaft. Kommission M. Niemeyer. p. 57.


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