Michael Stifel
German mathematician
- Lived
- 1487–1567
- Country
- Holy Roman Empire
Updated September 2026
About Michael Stifel
Michael Stifel or Styfel was a German monk, Protestant reformer and mathematician. He was an Augustinian who became an early supporter of Martin Luther. He was later appointed professor of mathematics at Jena University.
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