Historical Births and Deaths
Johannes Engel
Born in 1453, Johannes Engel was a German doctor, astronomer, and astrologer. In addition to his medical practice, he gained recognition for his work in writing calendars and planetary tables.
Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring
German physician, anatomist, anthropologist, paleontologist, and inventor Samuel Thomas von Sömmerring passed away in 1830. He is best known for his discovery of the macula, a crucial part of the human eye that enables sharp central vision.
Carl Jacobsen
Danish brewer Carl Jacobsen was born in 1842. He is famously associated with the Carlsberg beer brand, which is named in his honor.