Mark Welser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mark Welser

German politician and astronomer

Date of Birth: 20-Jun-1558

Place of Birth: Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

Date of Death: 23-Jun-1614

Profession: astronomer, politician, historian, banker, editor

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Mark Welser (1558–1614) was a German banker, politician, and astronomer, who engaged in learned correspondence with European intellectuals of his time.
Of particular note is his exchange with Galileo Galilei, regarding sunspots.