A Danish nobleman, an astronomer and alchemist – someone who was to take hold of a career in politics due to his status – Tycho Brahe was born on December 14, 1546 and lived at Knutstorp Castle. His family comes from nobility. Otte Brahe, his father, held an important position in the court of the Danish King. His mother, Beate Bille came from a family of leading churchmen and politicians. It was said that it was his uncle Jorgen Thygesen [...]