Gemma Frisius, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Dutch scientist
Date of Birth: 08-Dec-1508
Place of Birth: Dokkum, Friesland, Netherlands
Date of Death: 25-May-1555
Profession: astronomer, physician, professor, physicist, mathematician, university teacher, cartographer, instrument maker, philosopher
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Gemma Frisius
- Gemma Frisius (; born Jemme Reinerszoon; December 9, 1508 – May 25, 1555), 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 are named after him.
- Along with Gerardus Mercator and Abraham Ortelius, Frisius is often considered one of the founders of the Netherlandish school of cartography and significantly helped lay the foundations for the school's golden age (approximately 1570s–1670s).
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Marten van Heemskerck, Martinus van Heemskerck, Maarten van Heemskerk, Maertÿnus van Heemskerck | ||
| Description | Dutch painter and draughtsman | ||
| Date of birth/death | 1 June 1498 / 1498 | 1 October 1574 / 1574 | |
| Location of birth/death | Heemskerk | Haarlem | |
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Delft, Haarlem (1527–1532), Rome (1532–1536), Mantua (1536–1537), Haarlem (1537–1574), Amsterdam (1572–1573) | ||
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