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Anders Spole

Swedish astronomer · Sweden · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1630 to 1699 · aged 69

Anders Spole was a Swedish mathematician and astronomer. He was born at a farm in Målen, the son of blacksmith Per Andersson and his wife Gunilla Persdotter. At the age of twelve he started studying at Jönköpings skola and was sent to the University of Greifswald in 1652.

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After three years of studies he continued at other universities in Prussia and Saxony, until his return to Barnarp in 1655, where he started preaching in the local church. He continued to study mathematics at Uppsala University, while at the same time being a tutor baron Sjöblad's sons. In 1663, he became a master craftsman of fireworks and the arts of navigation. The following year he accompanied the young Sjöblads on their peregrination around Europe.

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Sweden
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1630 to 1699 · aged 69