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Gemma Frisius

Gemma Frisius

?–1555
WA-00303412
Engraving
Representation
None documented
0
Institutional Exhibitions
2
Works in Collection
4
Assets Indexed
6
Authority-backed Facts
0
Publications Referenced
70%
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Authority Records (1)

Field Verification (6 fields)

1 cross-verified · 5 single-source
  • Is PublishedAuto Publish Bioless· 100%✓
  • Birth yearWikidata· 92%
  • Death yearWikidata· 92%
  • NationalityWikidata· 92%
  • BiographyWikipedia· 88%
  • LocationWikidata· 80%

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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. 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.

Source: Wikidata · Trust score: 85% · Updated 26d ago

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Artworks (2)

Artwork sources (1)

2 published of 2 catalogued · 2 with image
  • Wikidata
    2 published2 img

Per-Artwork Provenance Chains (top 2)

7 entries · 1 sources
  • Astronomical ring-MHS 1806
    1600 · Wikidata · 4 prov
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  • Frisius globe of the Earth
    1536 · Wikidata · 3 prov
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Background

Education

Old University of Leuven
Visual Arts · 1536
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