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Jacob Metius
Dutch optician (1580-1628)
Jacob Metius was born in 1580 in Alkmaar and died in 1628.
Born
in 1580
Died: in 1628
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Alkmaar
- Professions
- optician, glazier, instrument maker, surveyor, astronomer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
More about Jacob Metius
Family
- Sibling
- Adriaan Metius
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Questions people ask
Where was Jacob Metius born?
Jacob Metius was born in Alkmaar.
When did Jacob Metius die?
Jacob Metius died in 1628.