Gemma Frisius
Deceased Q455406

Gemma Frisius

Frisian physician, mathematician and cartographer (1508–1555)

Born: December 8, 1508 (1508) · Dokkum
Died: May 25, 1555 (1555) · Leuven
Age at death: 46 years
Cause of death: kidney failure
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality Seventeen Provinces
Occupation university teacher, mathematician, astronomer, physician, publisher, cartographer, instrument maker, globe maker, engraver
Education UCLouvain
Employer UCLouvain
Position held full professor
Gender male

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