Abraham Zacuto

Astrologer, Deceased Person

1452 – 1510

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Who was Abraham Zacuto?

Abraham Zacuto was a Sephardi Jewish astronomer, astrologer, mathematician, rabbi and historian who served as Royal Astronomer in the 15th century to King John II of Portugal. The crater Zagut on the Moon is named after him.

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Born
1452
Salamanca
Religion
  • Sephardic Judaism
Nationality
  • Portugal
  • Spain
Profession
Education
  • University of Salamanca
Died
1510
Ottoman Empire

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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