Ferdinand Rosenberger

Johann Karl Ferdinand Rosenberger (29 August 1845 – 11 September 1899) was a German science historian who specialized in the history of physics.

Rosenberger was born in Lobeda near Jena and although interested in music, trained as a teacher and taught at an elementary school before taking up higher studies at the University of Jena.

After receiving a PhD in 1870 he taught mathematics and natural science at private schools before moving to Frankfurt am Main in 1877 to teach at the Realgymnasium.

He published only a few works including three volumes on the history of physics and on Isaac Newton's ideas.

[1] Rosenberger noted that the progression of the sciences took place from speculative philosophy to the use of experimental techniques and then into mathematical formulations.