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Johann Leonhard Rost: Biography, Facts and Career

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Johann Leonhard Rost (12 February 1688 – 22 March 1727) was a German astronomer and author from Nuremberg. He wrote under the alias Meletaon. The crater Rost on the Moon is named after him. His brother Johannes Carolus Rost was a famous doctor from Nuremberg, he is mostly known to be the personal doctor of Anna Maria Franziska of Saxe-Lauenburg.

Quick facts about Johann Leonhard Rost

  • Full name: Johann Leonhard Rost
  • Born: 1688-02-22
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q97750

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Who is Johann Leonhard Rost?

Johann Leonhard Rost (12 February 1688 – 22 March 1727) was a German astronomer and author from Nuremberg.

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Johann Leonhard Rost is Germany.

When was Johann Leonhard Rost born?

Johann Leonhard Rost was born on 1688-02-22.

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