Jacob Milich

Jacob (or Jakob) Milich (also Mühlich; January 24, 1501 – November 10, 1559) was a German mathematician, physician and astronomer.

He was born in Freiburg im Breisgau, where he received his education starting in 1513.

He studied at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität in Freiburg im Breisgau under Desiderius Erasmus.

[2] Among his works was a 1535 commentary on the second book of Pliny the Elder.

He became Dean of the Wittenberg university's philosophical and medical branches, then served as Rector of the school on several occasions.