John of Saxony

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Who is John of Saxony?

John of Saxony or Johannes de Saxonia or John Danko or Dancowe of Saxony was an early medieval astronomer. Although his exact birthplace is unknown it is believed he was born in Germany, most likely Magdeburg. His scholarly work is believed to date from the end of the 13th century into the mid 14th century. He spent most of his active career, from about 1327 to 1355, at the University of Paris.

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on July 23, 2013

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