Fabricius, Paul#

Fabricius, Paul, b. Lubań, Poland (then Lauban), 1529, d. Vienna, April 20, 1589, humanist, mathematician, astronomer, botanist, geographer, poet (in Latin), professor at the University of Vienna, physician in ordinary to the Emperor. On Aug. 22, 1574 he made the first ascent of Oetscher mountain together with J. Aichholz and C. Clusius to determine geographical positions. Drew maps of Austria (no longer extant) and of Moravia.