Cornelis Drebbel (1572-1633)
An edition of Cornelis Drebbel (1572-1633) (1932)
By Gerrit Tierie
Publish Date
1932
Publisher
H. J. Paris
Language
dut
Pages
124
Description:
The life and work of Cornelis Drebbel. Born in 1572 in Alkmaar in The Netherlands. died 1633 in London. Innovative engineer, builder of a submarine, with oxygen, developer of one of the first mircoscopes, writer of several philosophical essays, etc.. A combination of Edison and Einstein in one person. Take a look at www.drebbel.net
subjects: submarine, microscope, philosopher
People: Cornelis Drebbel (1572-1634)
Places: Alkmaar, London, Prague
Times: 1572-1633