Adriaan Metius
(1571-1635)

Dutch mathematician and astronomer – Adriaan Metius was born in Alkmaar (Municipality in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands) on December 9th, 1571 and died in Franeker (City in Friesland, the Netherlands) on September 6th, 1635 at the age of 63. Today Adriaan Metius would be 452 years old.

Age

how old was Adriaan Metius when he died?

Adriaan Metius died in 1635 at the age of 63.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 9th, 1571 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Alkmaar Municipality in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands
Death Date	September 6th, 1635 (Thursday)
Death place	Franeker City in Friesland, the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Adriaan Metius

Birthday

When was Adriaan Metius born?

Adriaan Metius was born on December 9th, 1571.

Death

When did Adriaan Metius die?

Adriaan Metius died on September 6th, 1635 at the age of 63 in Franeker (City in Friesland, the Netherlands). Today Adriaan Metius would be 452 years old.