

Niederländischer Mathematiker, Landvermesser und Astronom
Adriaan Metius (* 9. December 1571 in Alkmaar; † 6. September 1635 in Franeker) was a niederländischer Mathematiker, Landvermesser und Astronom. He was 63 years old. His education included Leiden University and University of Franeker. He worked at University of Rostock, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and University of Franeker.