Leopold Gottlieb Biwald: 1731 - 1805; professor of physics at the University of Graz
26.2.1731 |
born in Vienna |
1747 |
Biwald joined the Jesuits |
1750-55 |
Studies in Raab, Tyrnau and Vienna |
1757-58 |
Teacher in Laibach |
1758-60 |
Studies of theology in Graz |
1761 |
Graduation as Dr. theol. |
1761 |
Professor of logic and metaphysics |
1764 |
Professor of Physics at the University of Graz |
1786-87 1798-99 |
Rector at the Graz Lyzeum (former University of Graz) |
8.9.1805 |
died in Graz |
He started a science history collection, thus being one of the precursors of the Museum Joanneum in Graz. |
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Most important work:
Physica generalis: His Latin textbook of physics, the first physics textbook written in Styria, was decreed for all universities and lyceums of the monarchy by Emperor Joseph II in 1779. The book contains
- Physica Generalis, dealing with mechanics including celestial mechanics,
- Physica Particularis, dealing with special topics including optics.
A translation of selected chapters from Latin into German is ongoing. |
Literature:
- S. Schreiner, Franz Römer & M. E. Lippitsch. Utra serviette alteri, an Roma Cartagini, an Romae Cartago? – Leopold Biwald über René Descartes und Isaac Newton. Proc. 2nd EHoP Conf. 193-204 (2012)
- S. Schreiner, F. Römer, M. E. Lippitsch: Latin Physics – Made in Styria: Literary Ambitions and Scientific Development in Gottlieb Leopold Biwald's Physica Generalis & Particularis. Proc. 1st EHoP Conf. 207-220 (2008).
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