Jerónimo Muñoz

Jerónimo Muñoz ( – October 1591) was a Valencian astronomer, mathematician, and professor. After graduating from the University of Valencia in 1537, he was educated in astronomy and mathematics by the mathematicians and professors Oronce Fine and Gemma Frisius. Muñoz became a professor in the 1540s and taught astronomy, mathematics, and Hebrew until his death in 1591. A prominent and highly respected figure in Spanish mathematics and astronomy, he gained fame throughout Europe for his 1573 publication , his account of SN 1572. Provided by Wikipedia