Tiedemann Giese, Polish bishop (died 1550)

Tiedemann Giese

Polish bishop and writer

Tiedemann Giese, was Bishop of Kulm (Chełmno) first canon, later Prince-Bishop of Warmia (Ermland) whose interest in mathematics, astronomy, and theology led him to mentor a number of important young scholars, including Copernicus. He was a prolific writer and correspondent,…