Simon Marius
German astronomer (1573-1624) · Scientists · Died at 51
Simon Marius was a German astronomer. He was born in Gunzenhausen, near Nuremberg, but spent most of his life in the city of Ansbach. He is best known for being among the first observers of the four largest moons of Jupiter, and his publication of his discovery led to charges of plagiarism.
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Lived 1573 to 1624 · aged 51
