Question
This scientist claimed he “lived like a sage and died like a fool” after he refused to use the restroom at a banquet and died of a bladder or kidney condition. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this scientist who constructed the Uraniborg observatory as Lord of Hven. He wore a brass nose after losing a duel.
ANSWER: Tycho Brahe (“BRAH-hey”)
[10h] Brahe’s equipment was built by craftsmen from this city. A public housing facility founded in 1516 was built in this city by a magnate who rivaled Bartholomew Welser.
ANSWER: Augsburg (The public housing facility is the Fuggerei, built by Jakob Fugger.)
[10e] Brahe’s unusual guests at Hven included a psychic dwarf named Jeppe who had this profession. People with this profession wore motley as they juggled for kings.
ANSWER: jesters [or court jesters; or fools; or jokers; or clowns; or buffoons]
<Ganon Evans, History - European - 1500-1900> ~22206~ <Editor: Hari Parameswaran>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 19.17 | 100% | 75% | 17% |