Gemma Frisius

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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Who was born first?

• Gemma Frisius was born 1 year before Federico Commandino
• Gemma Frisius was born 2 years before Robert Recorde
• Gemma Frisius was born 2 years before Aloysius Lilius
• Gemma Frisius was born 2 years after Jean Fernel
• Gemma Frisius was born 3 years before Michael Servetus

Timeline

1. Jean Fernel1506 – April 26, 1558
2. Gemma Frisius (this page)December 8, 1508 – May 25, 1555
3. Federico Commandino1509 – September 3, 1575
4. Aloysius Liliuscirca 1510 – circa 1576
5. Robert Recordecirca 1510 – 1558
6. Michael ServetusSeptember 29, 1511 – October 27, 1553

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