Hartmann Schedel
German historian, cartographer, physician and humanist (1440–1514)
Hartmann Schedel was born on February 13, 1440 (Julian calendar) in Nuremberg and died on November 28, 1514 (Julian calendar) in Nuremberg, aged 74. Recorded occupations: cartographer, historian, physician, graphic artist, xylographer and collector. Country of citizenship: Nuremberg. Associated movements: German Renaissance and humanism. Notable works include “Nuremberg Chronicle”, “Liber genealogiae et rerum familiarum”, “Opus de antiquitatibus cum epitaphiis” and “Liederbuch”. Educated at Leipzig University.
- Born
- February 13, 1440 (Julian calendar) · Nuremberg
- Died
- November 28, 1514 (Julian calendar) · Nuremberg
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- Nuremberg
- Occupations
- cartographer, historian, physician, graphic artist, xylographer, collector
- Movements
- German Renaissance, humanism
- Notable works
- Nuremberg Chronicle, Liber genealogiae et rerum familiarum, Opus de antiquitatibus cum epitaphiis, Liederbuch
- Education
- Leipzig University
- Wikipedia editions
- 25 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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