Chrysanthus of Jerusalem | |
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Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem | |
In office 1707–1731 | |
Preceded by | Dositheos II Notaras |
Succeeded by | Meletius |
Personal details | |
Born | Chrysanthus Notaras 1655 Arachova, Aigialeia, Achaea |
Died | February 7, 1731 Jerusalem | (aged 75–76)
Resting place | Jerusalem |
Nationality | Greek |
Alma mater | University of Padua Paris Observatory |
Known for | |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Astronomy, mathematics |
Institutions | Paris Observatory |
Doctoral advisor | Giovanni 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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