• Mathematician and Physicist Jan Tesánek, 1728
  

Tesánek studied a gymnasium (school) in Prague and later at Faculty of Philosophy of Charles University. In 1745, he became a Jesuit and studied mathematics, physics and astronomy under Joseph Stepling. Stepling introduced Tesánek to the works of Isaac Newton. After finishing the Faculty of Philosophy, Tesánek continued with study of theology. Then he was ordained priest and became professor of physics at the Charles university. Later, he taught mathematics at the University of Olomouc. Two years later he returned to Prague to assume position of professor of high mathematics at the Universiry. He stayed at the University also following the dissolution of Jesuit order in 1773 and assumed position of head of Department of Mathematics and Physics in 1778. Tesánek is known for his many writings on the science of the day, helping to spread knowledge of scientific findings throughout Europe.