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Katharina Kepler (née: Guldenmann; 8 November 1547 – 13 April 1622) was a woman from Leonberg, Württemberg, who was the mother of the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler. She was accused of witchcraft in 1615, but was defended by her son and released.
Dec 26, 2019 · Learn how the astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the universe also wrote the first work of science fiction and defended his mother in a witchcraft trial. Explore his life, discoveries, and legacy in this essay adapted from Figuring.
Aug 6, 2020 · Katharina Kepler was first accused of witchcraft in 1615, arrested on August 7, 1620, and eventually released in 1621, following a spirited defence by her astronomer son.
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Oct 21, 2015 · Katharina Kepler, the mother of the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler, was accused of witchcraft in 1621 and spent a year in prison. Kepler fought to clear her name and wrote about her in his horoscopes, but his portrayal was distorted by later writers.
Dec 28, 2015 · Katharina Kepler, the mother of the famous astronomer, was accused of being a witch by 24 witnesses in 1615. Johannes Kepler used logic and reason to clear her name, but the ordeal lasted six years and took a toll on his family and his work.
Oct 29, 2021 · Learn about the true story of Katharina Kepler, the mother of famed astronomer Johannes Kepler, who was accused of witchcraft in 17th century Germany. Author Rivka Galchen shares how she turned this historical episode into a novel and explores the themes of magic and guilt.
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Oct 22, 2015 · Katharina Kepler was accused of witchcraft in 1621, when her son Johannes was a famous astronomer. Ulinka Rublack, a historian, reveals the real story of the trial and how Johannes Kepler fought for his mother's freedom.
