Willebrord Snell
Dutch astronomer and mathematician
Born
June 13th, 1580
445 years ago
Died
October 30th, 1626
398 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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Contributions to astronomy and mathematics included formulating laws of refraction and providing the foundation for the field of trigonometry. Published 'Hypothesis Cosmica' which addressed celestial mechanics. Worked on the accurate measurement of latitude and developed scientific instruments for astronomical observations.
Developed Snell's Law of refraction
Contributed to trigonometric concepts
Published astronomical works
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