Johann Schöner

Johann Schöner (1477–1547) was a pioneering German mathematician, astronomer, and cartographer during the Renaissance. He is best known for creating some of the earliest globe maps and celestial models, which helped improve understanding of the Earth's geography and the universe. Schöner also contributed to navigation and astronomy by developing new tools and methods for mapping the stars and planets. His work advanced the scientific knowledge of his time, bridging artistic craft and technical innovation, and laid groundwork for future explorers and scientists.