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Frisian physician, mathematician and cartographer (1508–1555)
Triangulation by Gemma Frisius He was cited as Jemme Reinersz in the 1533 edition of Peter Apian's Cosmographia. "Gemma Frisius - Biography". Maths History
Gemma_Frisius
Antarctic headland
Frisius Point (Bulgarian: нос Фризий, romanized: nos Frisius, IPA: [ˈnɔs ˈfrizij]) is the rocky north entrance point of Malak Sechko Cove and southwest
Frisius_Point
Using measures of converging rays to improve fixed points for mapping
of which that survives is dated 1296. On land, the cartographer Gemma Frisius proposed using triangulation to accurately position far-away places for
Triangulation_(surveying)
Topics referred to by the same term
Johannes Frisius may refer to: Johannes Fries (1505–1565), also known as Johannes Frisius, Swiss theologian and lexicographer Johannes Acronius Frisius (1520–1564)
Johannes_Frisius
Method of determining a location
in Arabic translation; but the knowledge became lost in Europe. Gemma Frisius was the first to propose the systematic use of triangulation in surveying
Triangulation
Angle measuring instrument
known description of a goniometer, based on the astrolabe, was by Gemma Frisius in 1538. A protractor is a measuring instrument, typically made of transparent
Goniometer
Flemish cartographer (1512–1594)
Low Countries" by Peter van der Krogt. 1536 Gemma Frisius terrestrial globe. Wholly devised by Frisius who invited Mercator to engrave the text. The only
Gerardus_Mercator
Livingston Island Frisius Point, Nelson Island Frolosh Point, Anvers Island Fruzhin Peak, Sentinel Range Fucha Peak, Sentinel Range Furen Point, Oscar II Coast
Bulgarian toponyms in Antarctica (F)
Bulgarian_toponyms_in_Antarctica_(F)
Early astronomical instrument
astronomici de Gemma Frisius, Louvain et Anvers, 1534" [A post-incunabula discovery: 'The use of astronomical rings' by Gemma Frisius]. Quaerendo (in French)
Astronomical_rings
English scientist and occultist (1527–1608/09)
Brussels[clarification needed] and lecturing in Paris on Euclid. He studied under Gemma Frisius and became friends with the cartographers Gerardus Mercator and Abraham
John_Dee
hypotheses over time about how domestication of the horse occurred. The main point of contention was whether the domestication of the horse occurred once in
History of horse domestication theories
History_of_horse_domestication_theories
Northern pole-star; brightest star in Ursa Minor
star had approached the celestial pole to within a few degrees. Gemma Frisius, writing in 1547, referred to it as stella illa quae polaris dicitur ("that
Polaris
Dutch astronomer and mathematician (1580–1626)
University Repository. Retrieved 30 April 2026. Haasbroek, N.D. (1968): Gemma Frisius, Tycho Brahe and Snellius and their triangulation. Publ. Netherl. Geod
Willebrord_Snellius
Name list
comedian Gemma Wollenschlaeger (born 2003), American Paralympic rower Gemma Frisius (1508–1555), Frisian mathematician, cartographer and instrument maker Gemma
Gemma_(given_name)
Dutch engraver (1570/5–1628/9)
and very scarce. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Simon Frisius. Simon Frisius in the RKD Nicola Courtright. "Matthijs Bril." Grove Art Online
Simon_Frisius
Optical device
is found in Dutch physician, mathematician and instrument maker Gemma Frisius’ 1545 book De Radio Astronomica et Geometrica, in which he described and
Camera_obscura
Series of compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Nattiez and Samuels 1995, pp. 140–141. Harvey 1975, p. 24. Frisius 1996, p. 134. Frisius 2008, p. 73. Rigoni 1998, p. 129. Toop 1983, p. 349. Kurtz 1992
Klavierstücke_(Stockhausen)
Subprefecture and commune in Hauts-de-France, France
[citation needed] The fortress, under the command of German Admiral Friedrich Frisius, eventually unconditionally surrendered to the commander of the Czechoslovak
Dunkirk
Optical surveying instrument
microchip functions in a single unit. Triangulation, as invented by Gemma Frisius around 1533, consists of making direction plots of the surrounding landscape
Theodolite
Evolution of the art and science of mapmaking
cartography and geography (1500s–1600s) include: Franciscus Monachus, Gemma Frisius, Gaspard van der Heyden, Christophe Plantin, Lucas Waghenaer, Jacob van
History_of_cartography
Area of geometry, about angles and lengths
the first to use the word, publishing his Trigonometria in 1595. Gemma Frisius described for the first time the method of triangulation still used today
Trigonometry
Visible star that is nearly aligned with Earth's axis of rotation
recognized that it was several degrees away from the celestial pole; Gemma Frisius in the year 1547 determined this distance as 3°8'. In his book Cosmographicus
Pole_star
Vietnamese port city described in antiquity
Cattigara could not be found. The mathematician and cosmographer Gemma Frisius said in 1531: "in the place where Ptolemy described Cattigara as projecting
Cattigara
Clock used on ships to aid in navigation
developed in parallel with the marine chronometer. The Dutch scientist Gemma Frisius was the first to propose the use of a chronometer to determine longitude
Marine_chronometer
City in Friesland, Netherlands
(1656–1746) for much of her career. Other famous Dokkumers include: Gemma Frisius (1508–1555), scientist Lieuwe van Aitzema (1600–1669), prominent diplomat
Dokkum
Flemish painter, draughtsman and designer of prints (c. 1525–1590/5)
the foreground. They appear to be en route to the sites where others, pointing to all its splendor, are already amidst the ruins. Hendrik van Cleve's
Hendrick_van_Cleve_III
Musical technique
sustain. Whittall 2008, p. 178. Essl 1989, p. 93. Stockhausen 1998, p. 452. Frisius 1998. Boulez 1971, p. 60. Grant 2001, p. 78. Eggebrecht 1974. Stockhausen
Punctualism
Penguin Opera Guide, New York: Penguin Putnam, 2001. ISBN 0-14-029312-4 Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
1977_in_music
Astronomical tool to determine local time
Petrus Apianus in his Cosmographicus Liber, republished later by Gemma Frisius with a widely circulated illustration of the instrument while being used
Nocturnal_(instrument)
Spanish mathematician, astronomer (c. 1520 – 1591)
lessons in astronomy and geometry delivered by Frisius in his own home. The teachings of both Fine and Frisius had a large impact on Muñoz's own career as
Jerónimo_Muñoz
Musical method or technique of composition
p. 116. Wörner 1973, p. 196. Whittall 2008, p. 1. Bandur 2001, p. 5. Frisius 1998, p. 1327. Leibowitz 1947. Schoenberg 1975, p. 218. Anon. 2008. Carey
Serialism
Record of humanity's attempts to find east-west position on Earth
suggest traveling with a clock to determine longitude, in 1530, was Gemma Frisius, a physician, mathematician, cartographer, philosopher, and instrument
History_of_longitude
Measurement tool
capability with fewer parts. The transom on Frisius' version had a sliding vane on the transom as an end point. The user places one end of the main staff
Jacob's_staff
surface. He was the first to understand the relationship between the focal point and the pinhole, and was the pioneer of early afterimage experiments. The
History_of_the_camera
1530, was the Dutch instrument maker Gemma Frisius. The clock would be set to the local time of a starting point whose longitude was known, and the longitude
History of timekeeping devices
History_of_timekeeping_devices
German astronomer, mathematician, and cartographer (1495–1552)
until the end of the 16th century. Later editions were produced by Gemma Frisius. In 1527, Apianus was called to the University of Ingolstadt as a mathematician
Petrus_Apianus
English polymath (1635–1703)
distance il y a entre une vérité entrevue & une vérité démontrée." As Gemma Frisius had already observed, each four minutes of time difference is equivalent
Robert_Hooke
English clockmaker (1693–1776)
Paris, based on a simple theory that had first been proposed by Gemma Frisius. The methods relied on astronomical observations that were themselves reliant
John_Harrison
Choral composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen
184. Frisius 2008, p. 15. Frisius 2008. Stockhausen 1978, pp. 37–39. Maconie 2005, 32–33. Maconie 2005, p. 33. Frisius 2008, pp. 17–18. Frisius 2008,
Chöre_für_Doris
1968 music piece by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Premiere of Stockhausen's Stimmung". Music & Letters 90, no. 1:94–112. Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
Stimmung
Town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Biegemann (born 1854), doctor and Lippe Dialektliteratur [de] Friedrich Frisius (1895–1970), vice admiral Hans Leo Kornberg (1928–2019), biochemist and
Bad_Salzuflen
Thesen zur Intuitiven Musik". Neue Zeitschrift für Musik 135:555–557. Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
Aus_den_sieben_Tagen
Anon. 2013. Stockhausen 1978, pp. 53–54. Frisius 2008, p. 46. Frisius 2008, pp. 46–47. Maconie 2005, p. 86. Frisius 2008, p. 52. Rigoni 1998, pp. 117–118
Spiel_(Stockhausen)
Strategic areas for Germany in WWII
areas varied. Stalingrad, the first to fall, is seen as a crucial turning point in the war, and one of the key battles which led to German defeat. In several
German World War II fortresses
German_World_War_II_fortresses
Decade
Andreas Vesalius, Flemish anatomist (b. 1514) October 18 – Johannes Acronius Frisius, German physician and mathematician (b. 1520) December 6 – Ambrosius Blarer
1560s
German naval officer (1894–1941)
September 1942 by the admiral in command of the Channel Coast Friedrich Frisius. The battery consisted of three heavy 40.6 cm (16 in) SK C/34 guns housed
Ernst_Lindemann
German composer (1928–2007)
"Licht Fantastic". The Age, Melbourne (9 October): 173. via Newspapers.com Frisius, Rudolf. 1996. Karlheinz Stockhausen I: Einführung in das Gesamtwerk; Gespräche
Karlheinz_Stockhausen
Electronic music composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen
York: Mode Records. Morawska-Büngeler 1988, 109. Stockhausen 1964, p. 105. Frisius 2008, p. 132. Heikinheimo 1972, p. 115. Stockhausen 1964, p. 104. Stockhausen
Kontakte
in the mid-sixteenth century when the Dutch-Frisian mathematician Gemma Frisius set out the idea in his Libellus de locorum describendorum ratione (Booklet
List of Dutch inventions and innovations
List_of_Dutch_inventions_and_innovations
Eggebrecht. Stuttgart: Franz Steiner Verlag. Frisius, Rudolf. 1999. "Elektronische Musik—Elektronik pur?". Rudolf Frisius webpage (Accessed 22 June 2011). Kölner
Studie_II
by Stanley Sadie and John Tyrrell (London: Macmillan Publishers, 2001). Frisius, Rudolf (2008). Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
List of dodecaphonic and serial compositions
List_of_dodecaphonic_and_serial_compositions
German coastal artillery in occupied France during World War II
the orders of the seekommandant Pas-de-Calais, Vice Admiral Friedrich Frisius, who also commanded the other coastal batteries. The 242nd Coastal Artillery
Todt_Battery
Opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Lüfte". Neue Zürcher Zeitung (24 August) (Accessed 1 September 2012). Frisius, Rudolf. 2013. Karlheinz Stockhausen III: Die Werkzyklen 1977–2007. Mainz
Mittwoch_aus_Licht
Germanic tribe
subsequently mentions that as a result of his successes, Chamavus and Frisius now plow his land, and the price of food is lower. Archaeologists note
Chamavi
together with management company R2I (acted as business angels). Gemma Frisius Fund (GFF), a seed capital fund established in 1997 as a joint venture
Luciad
Fritsch and Dietrich Kämper. Mainz: Schott's Söhne. ISBN 3-7957-1890-2. Frisius, Rudolf. 1997. "Komponistenporträt Karlheinz Stockhausen". In Das Deutsche
Harlekin
Muslim astrologer, and astronomer
famous under the name Saphaea. It is practically identical with Gemma Frisius's Astrolabum ... {{citation}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) John David
Al-Zarqali
English globemaker (died 1598)
Mercator's globe of 1551, which itself was based on a globe of 1537 by Gemma Frisius that Mercator had helped to construct. To the constellations featured on
Emery_Molyneux
York: Marion Boyars. ISBN 0-7145-2887-0 (cloth) ISBN 0-7145-2918-4 (pbk). Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
Zyklus
et musicologie: Les dialogues. Paris: L'Harmattan. ISBN 2-7384-6593-5. Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
Spiral_(Stockhausen)
Dutch-born Flemish Renaissance painter
triangulation, according to the principles developed by his contemporary Gemma Frisius, which resulted in more accurate and very modern maps. It is not known
Pieter_Pourbus
1601 siege
population to the Catholic cause. The fierce cold was another important point. The siege ended when the Archduke Albert, Governor-General of the Spanish
Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch (1601)
Siege_of_'s-Hertogenbosch_(1601)
1969 orchestral composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen
152–153. Kurtz 1992, p. 175. Maconie 2005, p. 322. Kohl 1998, pp. 6 and 9. Frisius 2008, p. 233. Anon. 1969. Stockhausen 2009, p. 250. Stockhausen 2009, p
Fresco_(Stockhausen)
Musical composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Maconie 2005, 36. Stockhausen 1978, 32. Kurtz 1992, 184. Frisius 2008, 29. Sources Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977;
Choral_(Stockhausen)
Timbral Organisation". Ideas and Production, no. 11:19–22. ISSN 0264-4940. Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
Sternklang
Conversations with the Composer. New York: Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0-671-21495-0. Frisius, Rudolf. 2008. Karlheinz Stockhausen II: Die Werke 1950–1977; Gespräch
Telemusik
Composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen
digital, stereo, 4¾ in. Vienna, Austria: Kairos, 2017. Kurtz 1992, p. 133. Frisius 2008, p. 149. Bauermeister 2011, pp. 129–130. Kurtz 1992, p. 128. Cott
Plus-Minus_(Stockhausen)
5, 13, 19, 27. Frisius 2013, p. 394. Stockhausen 1998, p. 21. Stockhausen 2000, pp. 5–10, 19–24. Frisius 2013, pp. 388–389. Frisius 2013, pp. 387, 389–390
Litanei_97
German astronomer and mathematician (1550–1631)
he took remain uncertain. It is believed Apian taught topics such as Frisius's Arithmetic, Euclid's Elements, Proclus's Sphera, Peurbach's Theoricae
Michael_Maestlin
Part of the Eighty Years' War
flooding. The military situation in Friesland, however, had reached a turning point, and in 1582 the Spanish made great advances, even taking Steenwijk on 17
Battle_of_Noordhorn
Horse race
race 1934 - No race 1935 - No race 1931 - Khorasan 1930 - Yarn 1929 - Frisius 1928 - Sir Harry 1927 - Display 1926 - Harrovian 1925 - Harrovian 1924
Sky_Classic_Stakes
Composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Conen 1991, 54. Conen 1991, 243. Conen 1991, 242. Stockhausen 1989b, 672. Frisius 2008, 328. Zelinsky & Smeyers 1985, 418. Conen 1991, 251–252. Zelinsky
In_Freundschaft
Decade
May 21 – George III, Landgrave of Leuchtenberg (b. 1502) May 25 Gemma Frisius, Dutch mathematician and cartographer (b. 1508) Henry II of Navarre (b
1550s
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Childwick Bury Stud where his monument still stands Sunstar Star Hawk Red Hawk Frisius North Star III Busy American Oil Man Shorelint Boot To Boot Bubbling Over
Sunstar_(racehorse)
Part of the Eighty Years' War
prospects opened for Philip II, as the largest silver convoy up to the point had reached Seville in August 1577. While the Spanish Army went on the offensive
Siege_of_Maastricht_(1579)
Orchestral composition by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Edition CD 81. Kürten: Stockhausen-Verlag, 2005. Blumröder 1993, pp. 97–99. Frisius 2008, p. 56. Blumröder 1993, pp. 99–101. Kurtz 1992, pp. 123–124. Stockhausen
Punkte
Electronic and concrete work by Karlheinz Stockhausen
Musikzeitschrift für Forschung und Kreation, no. 120 (December): 14–18. Frisius, Rudolf, and Ulrich Günther. 1971. "Politische und soziologische Bezüge
Hymnen
1586 Capture of Venlo
Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604) Engraving Siege of Venlo of 1586 by Simon Frisius. Collection Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Date June 28, 1586 Location Venlo, Limburg
Siege_of_Venlo_(1586)
Horse race
Avon 4 James H. Burke William Irvine Sylvester W. Labrot 1:45.80 1931 Frisius 5 Anthony Pascuma George Tappen Belair Stud Stable 1:45.40 1930 Marine
King_Edward_Stakes
Decade
Katarina Bengtsdotter Gylta, Swedish abbess (d. 1593) Johannes Acronius Frisius, German doctor and mathematician (d. 1564) probable Hans Eworth, Flemish
1520s
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Do-Reigh-Mi Triplicate Adonis Count Speed Niceas Sunstar Star Hawk Red Hawk Frisius North Star III Busy American Oil Man Boot To Boot Bubbling Over Buddy Bauer
Amphion_(horse)
Cycle of musical compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen (2004–2007)
13. Kohl 2012b, pp. 478, 489. Kohl 2009a, p. 14. Kohl 2012b, p. 520. Frisius 2008, p. 165. Pasveer & Bos 2010. Gimpel 2010. Woolfe 2016. Anon. 2016a
Klang_(Stockhausen)
Part of the Eighty Years' War
of Nassau was mortally wounded at the beginning of the action, shot at point blank range through the body with an harquebus, his robes being set on fire
Battle_of_the_Lippe
Opera by Karlheinz Stockhausen
September 1996. "Opera: Everyday Tale of Crude Symbolism". The Guardian. Frisius, Rudolf. 2013. Karlheinz Stockhausen III: Die Werkzyklen 1977–2007. Mainz
Freitag_aus_Licht
65–67. Stockhausen 1978, p. 247. Conen 1991, p. 40. Toop 1976, pp. 89–90. Frisius 2008, p. 287. Toop 1998, p. 104. Griffiths 1974a. Hill 1974, p. 31. Maconie
Herbstmusik
FRISIUS POINT
FRISIUS POINT
Surname or Lastname
North German and Frisian
North German and Frisian : patronymic from Hiller 3.English : variant of Hillhouse.
Biblical
curled
Girl/Female
Latin
Daughter of Briseus.
Male
German
Pet form of Frisian Freddercke, FEDDE means "peaceful ruler." Also used as a pet form of other Frisian names beginning with frid, meaning "peace."
Boy/Male
Latin
Descendant of Acrisius.
Male
German
Frisian pet form of German Anton, possibly TÖNJES means "invaluable."Â
Male
German
Frisian form of German Eckhard, EDZARD means "strong edge."
Male
German
Frisian form of Old High German Gerhard, GARRIT means "spear strong."
Surname or Lastname
Frisian
Frisian : from the personal name Hadder, derived from a Germanic name composed of the elements hadu ‘strife’ + ward ‘guard’, ‘protector’.English : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Indian, Latin
Curly Haired
Surname or Lastname
North German (Frisian)
North German (Frisian) : patronymic of the Old Frisian personal name Ake, a variant of Ag(g)o (see Agena).English : variant of Akers.
Boy/Male
Dutch
Frisian.
Male
German
Frisian form of Old High German Siegward, SJOERD means "victory guard."
Male
German
Frisian and Scandinavian form of German Eckhard, EILERT means "strong edge."
Boy/Male
Greek Latin
Grandfather of Perseus.
Surname or Lastname
Frisian and North German
Frisian and North German : from the personal name Ade, which is a pet form of Adam or various names beginning with Ad(al)-, for example Adolf, Adalbrecht (see Albrecht).English : from the personal name Ade, one of the many pet forms of Adam.
Surname or Lastname
North German and Frisian (Jürs)
North German and Frisian (Jürs) : patronymic form from a northern form of the personal name Georg (see George). Compare Jurgens.English : variant of Jowers.
Surname or Lastname
English, North German, Dutch, Frisian, and Danish
English, North German, Dutch, Frisian, and Danish : from a Germanic personal name, Boio or Bogo, of uncertain origin. It may represent a variant of Bothe, with the regular Low German loss of the dental between vowels, but a cognate name appears to have existed in Old English (see Boyce), where this feature does not occur. Boje is still in use as a personal name in Friesland.Dutch : nickname from Middle Dutch boy(e) ‘boy’, ‘lad’.
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Prasius Gems
Male
German
Frisian form of Old High German Frideric, FREDDERCKE means "peaceful ruler."
FRISIUS POINT
FRISIUS POINT
Girl/Female
Hindu
Moon rays
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sreyashi | ஸà¯à®°à¯‡à®¯à®¾à®·à¯€
One who always holds the st position among all the girls
Male
French
 French and German name derived from Occitan astor, ASTOR means "goshawk," itself from Latin acceptor, a variant of accipiter, meaning "hawk." It was originally a derogatory term for men with hawk-like, predatory characteristics.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
To Move Freely
Girl/Female
Tamil
Having peace, Cool
Girl/Female
Tamil
Rice, Immortal, Unscathed, Perfect, Untouched i.e. divinity
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Mighty; Powerful
Boy/Male
German, Hindu, Indian, Latin, Parsi
Noble Man
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Reward gift, fruit of good deed
Boy/Male
British, English
Judge
FRISIUS POINT
FRISIUS POINT
FRISIUS POINT
FRISIUS POINT
FRISIUS POINT
n.
The point of time when it is to be decided whether any affair or course of action must go on, or be modified or terminate; the decisive moment; the turning point.
n.
The lockjaw.
n.
A crisis.
a.
Gradually decreasing; past the acme, or crisis, as a distemper.
n.
A hairdresser.
n.
A small, purplish, branching, cartilaginous seaweed (Chondrus crispus), which, when bleached, is the Irish moss of commerce.
a.
Having no crisis; giving no indications of a crisis; as, acritical symptoms, an acritical abscess.
n.
The crisis or height of a disease.
a.
Of or pertaining to Friesland, a province of the Netherlands; Friesic.
n.
A point of time; esp., one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances; hence, a crisis; an exigency.
n.
Violence of a disease, which brings it speedily to a crisis.
n.
A yellow crystalline substance found in the root of yellow dock (Rumex crispus) and identical with chrysophanic acid.
n.
The Vulgate rendering of the Hebrew word qip/d, which in the "Authorized Version" is translated bittern, and in the Revised Version, porcupine.
a.
Relating to a constitution, or establishment form of government; as, a constitutional risis.
n.
Tonic spasm; -- applied generically to denote any disease characterized by tonic spasms, as tetanus, trismus, etc.
n.
The red-breasted or gray snipe (Macrorhamphus griseus); -- called also brownback, and grayback.
n.
A native or inhabitant of Friesland; also, the language spoken in Friesland. See Friesic, n.
n.
Culminating point or crisis; hence, strength; force; height.
pl.
of Crisis
n.
That change in a disease which indicates whether the result is to be recovery or death; sometimes, also, a striking change of symptoms attended by an outward manifestation, as by an eruption or sweat.