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The Danish Astrologist

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So, I wanted to make another historical portrait. This one about the famous Danish Astrologist Tycho Brahe.

Tycho Ottesen Brahe (1546-1601) was a danish nobleman and astrologist. Born in Scania region (back then a part of Denmark) Tycho was son of the famous Brahe-family. Both of his parents were famous statesmen and members of the Danish Royal Court. Tycho was however not educated or brought up by his parents, but by his uncle Jørgen Thygesen Brahe (1515-1565). During his youth, Tycho studied latin as well as mathematics and astrology. During his school period he lost his nose bridge in a duel over the correct answer of a mathematical formula. His nose was replaced by a prosthesis made by silver and gold and became one of his most noticable parts of appearance. During his adult life however, Tycho became one of his age's most noticable astrologists after his discoveries within the theme of astrology. His most famous discovery was that of a supernova. He built his most famous observatory at the Island of Hven outside of Scania region. Tycho did marry in 1571 to a commoner, Kirsten Barbara Jørgensdatter. They had eight children together. In 1601, Tycho Brahe died in Prague. Theories suggest that he died because of mercury poisining or prostate infection.

Read more about Tycho Brahe here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tycho_Br…
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Tycho's sky mapping helped lay the foundation for Keppler's leap forward in astronomy.  Reputedly as he lay dying, Tycho begged Johannes, "Don't let me die in vain!!"  He didn't.