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Johann Muller Regiomontanus

Johann Muller Regiomontanus made important re-translations of ancient scientific texts and wrote the first modern work on trigonometry.
Johann Müller Regiomontanus
This profile of Regiomontanus offers basic facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Regiomontanus
Concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Portrait of Regiomontanus
This woodcut of the scientist is in the public domain and is free for your use. Part of the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery here at this site.
Johann Müller Regiomontanus
Substantive biography by John J O'Connor at the MacTutor History of Mathematics archive.
References for Regiomontanus
Useful list of books and articles concerning Regiomontanus and his works, at the MacTutor History of Mathematics archive.
Regiomontanus
Clear introduction to the mathematician's life includes a full bibliography, at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge University.
Johannes Regiomontanus: Calendar
Informative exhibition at the University of Glasgow includes several very nice images.

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