Gemma Frisius
(1508-1555)

Frisian physician, mathematician and cartographer (1508–1555) – Gemma Frisius was born in Dokkum (City in Friesland, Netherlands) on December 8th, 1508 and died in Leuven (Capital city of Flemish Brabant, Belgium) on May 25th, 1555 at the age of 46. Today Gemma Frisius would be 515 years old.

Age

how old was Gemma Frisius when he died?

Gemma Frisius died in 1555 at the age of 46.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 8th, 1508 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Dokkum City in Friesland, Netherlands
Death Date	May 25th, 1555 (Wednesday)
Death place	Leuven Capital city of Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Gemma Frisius

Birthday

When was Gemma Frisius born?

Gemma Frisius was born on December 8th, 1508.

Death

When did Gemma Frisius die?

Gemma Frisius died on May 25th, 1555 at the age of 46 in Leuven (Capital city of Flemish Brabant, Belgium). Today Gemma Frisius would be 515 years old.