Gemma Frisius
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Summary
Gemma Frisius was born on December 8, 1508[1], in Dokkum[2]. He died on May 25, 1555[3], in Leuven[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], physician[6], cartographer[7], university teacher[8], and instrument maker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (469 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1508[11], October 18, 1508[12], December 9, 1508[13]
- Date of death: 1555[14], May 25, 1955[15]
- Child: Cornelius Gemma[16]
- Country of citizenship: Seventeen Provinces[17]
- Occupation: astronomer[18], globe maker[19], engraver[20], publisher[21]
- Position held: full professor[22]
- Employer: Old University of Leuven[23]
- Educated at: Old University of Leuven[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Doctoral student: Andreas Vesalius[26], Gerardus Mercator[27], John Dee[28], Johannes Stadius[29]
- Commons category: Gemma Frisius[30]
- Cause of death: kidney failure[31]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[32]
- Family name: Reinier[33]
- Given name: Gemma[34]
- Work location: Leuven[35]
- Medical condition: clubfoot[36]
- Student of: Franciscus Monachus[37], Pierre de Corte[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Floruit: 1526[40]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[41], BEIC Digital Library[42], Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek[43], Nationaal Biografisch Woordenboek[44], Biographisch woordenboek der Nederlanden[45], Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne[46], Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography[47], Repertorium van Nederlandse kaartmakers[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gemma Frisius include he[49], an impact crater[50].
Why It Matters
Gemma Frisius has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He is credited with the discovery of astronomical rings[53], founded in 1530[54]. Entities named for him include he[49], an impact crater[50].
His notable doctoral advisees include Gerardus Mercator[55], a mathematician[56], 1512–1594[57], of Holy Roman Empire[58], specialised in geography[59]; John Dee[60], a philosopher[61], 1527–1608[62], of Kingdom of England[63], specialised in mathematics[64]; Andreas Vesalius[65], an anatomist[66], 1514–1564[67], of Habsburg Netherlands[68], specialised in anatomy[69]; and Johannes Stadius[70], an astronomer[71], 1527–1579[72], of France[73].
FAQs
Where was Gemma Frisius born?
Gemma Frisius was born in Dokkum[2].
Where did Gemma Frisius die?
Gemma Frisius passed away in Leuven[4].
What did Gemma Frisius do for work?
Gemma Frisius worked as a mathematician[5], physician[6], cartographer[7], university teacher[8], and instrument maker[9].
Where did Gemma Frisius go to school?
Gemma Frisius was educated at Old University of Leuven[24].
What did Gemma Frisius discover?
Gemma Frisius is credited as discoverer of astronomical rings[53].