Gemma Frisius
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| Gender | Female |
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| Death | 468 years ago |
| Born | Dokkum |
| Netherlands | |
| Died | Leuven |
| Belgium | |
| Children | Cornelius Gemma |
| Notable students | John Dee |
| Andreas Vesalius | |
| Job | Physician |
| Philosopher | |
| Mathematician | |
| Date of birth | December 9,1508 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Date of died | May 25,1555 |
| Books | Arithmeticae practicae methodus |
| Arithmeticae practiae methodus | |
| Notable student | Gerardus Mercator |
| John Dee | |
| Andreas Vesalius | |
| Education | Old University of Leuven |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 581594 |
Gemma Frisius Life story
Gemma Frisius was a Dutch 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. Gemma's rings, an astronomical instrument, are named after him.
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