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Gemma Frisius

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Profession
Mathematician
Died
May 25, age 46
Zodiac
Sagittarius
Born in
Netherlands
About
Dutch mathematician and cartographer known for applying mathematics to global surveying and navigation. He is credited with the invention of the cross-staff, the astrolabe, and astronomical rings.
Family
After his death, his son, Cornelius Gemma, edited volumes of his work and continued his research.

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