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Petrus Plancius
died 1622
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPetrus Plancius was a Dutch-Flemish astronomer, cartographer and clergyman. Born in Dranouter, now in Heuvelland, West Flanders, he studied theology in Germany and England. At the age of 24 he became a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1552
Dranouter
Date of death
May 15, 1622
Amsterdam
Citizenship
Dutch Republic · Belgium
Occupations & fields
astronomercartographertheologianclericinstrument makergeographer
- Field and occupation
- nizozemský astronom
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