Gemma Frisius

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gemma Frisius
Occupation	Mathematician
Date Of Birth	Dec 9, 1508(1508-12-09)
Age	516
Date Of Death	May 25, 1555
Birthplace	Dokkum
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	Friesland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Gemma Frisius Biography

Gemma Frisius is one of the most popular and richest Mathematician who was born on December 9, 1508 in Dokkum, Friesland, Netherlands. Dutch mathematician and cartographer who is known for bringing mathematics into worldwide surveying, navigation and surveying. He is also credited with the development of the cross-staffas well as the Astrolabe, and the astronomical rings.

He was a friend to He was a contemporary of Tycho Brahe, who was impressed with the quality of his instruments. who was impressed by the high-quality of his instruments.

After his demise his nephew, Cornelius Gemma, edited volumes of his work, and continued his studies.

Gemma Frisius Net Worth

Gemma Frisius is one of the richest Mathematician from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gemma Frisius 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended his school, the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and later became a professor at the University.

He started making models of globes as well as mathematical tools when as a student.

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Facts & Trivia

Gemma Ranked on the list of most popular Mathematician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Gemma Frisius celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Gemma Frisius

1. Gemma Frisius was a 16th-century physician, mathematician, and cartographer.
2. He invented the cross-staff for measuring angles in navigation.
3. Frisius produced the first printed globe of the Earth in 1537.
4. He taught mathematics to Gerardus Mercator, who later created the Mercator projection map.
5. Frisius also made significant contributions to astronomy and geodesy.
6. His work on triangulation helped improve accuracy in surveying and mapping.
7. Frisius published several influential books on mathematics and geography.
8. He was appointed court astrologer by Emperor Charles V of Spain.
9. Frisius collaborated with Tycho Brahe on astronomical observations.
10. He is considered one of the most important scientists of his time.