Chrysanthus of Jerusalem

Chrysanthus of Jerusalem
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem
In office
1707–1731
Preceded byDositheos II Notaras
Succeeded byMeletius
Personal details
Born
Chrysanthus Notaras

1655 (1655)
Arachova, Aigialeia, Achaea
DiedFebruary 7, 1731(1731-02-07) (aged 75–76)
Jerusalem
Resting placeJerusalem
NationalityGreek
Alma materUniversity of Padua
Paris Observatory
Known for
Scientific career
FieldsAstronomy, mathematics
InstitutionsParis Observatory
Doctoral advisorGiovanni Domenico Cassini

Chrysanthus Notaras (Greek: Χρύσανθος Νοταράς; 1655/1660 – February 7, 1731), also known as Chrysanthus of Jerusalem, was Patriarch of Jerusalem[1] (February 19, 1707 – February 7, 1731)[2] and a scholar in Eastern Orthodoxy. He was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, and author. He is known for creating modern maps in the Greek language. He was one of Giovanni Domenico Cassini's students. He also built astronomical equipment.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

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  5. ^ Lowden, John (2009). The Jaharis Gospel Lectionary: The Story of a Byzantine Book. New York, NY: Metropolitan Museum of Art. p. 9. ISBN 9781588393432.
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  8. ^ Fehige, Yiftach (2016). Science and Religion: East and West. New York, NY: Rutledge Taylor and Francis Group. pp. 221–225. ISBN 9781138961364.
  9. ^ Nikolaidis, Petros & Dionysis, P (2018). The Contribution of the Patriarch of Jerusalem Chrysanthou Notara (1660--1731) the Ethical Cultivation of Science and Pastural Approach (Greek) (PDF). Thessaloniki, Greece: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - School of Theology.
  10. ^ George Tolias (October 6, 2021). "Χρύσανθος Νοταράς". Institute for Neohellenic Research. Retrieved October 6, 2021.

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