Willebrord Snellius (1580-1626)


Subject Fields
Maths, Physics
Born
Leiden, The Netherlands
Famous for
The Law of Snellius regarding the refraction of light, important work pertaining to the determination of the circumference of the earth.
Researcher in Leiden
1613-1626
Today in Leiden
Snellius building
Web Editor – 03/11/2008