Gemma Frisius
Mathematician, Deceased Person
1508 – 1555
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Who was Gemma Frisius?
Gemma Frisius, was a physician, mathematician, cartographer, philosopher, and instrument maker. He created important globes, improved the mathematical instruments of his day and applied mathematics in new ways to surveying and navigation.
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- Born
- Dec 9, 1508
Dokkum - Children
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Profession
- Lived in
- Friesland
- Died
- May 25, 1555
Leuven
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on July 23, 2013
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