Metius Scientist

For the crater, see Metius (crater). For Jacob Metius, see Jacob Metius.Adriaan Adriaanszoon, called Metius, (9 December 1571 – 6 September 1635), was a Dutch geometer and astronomer. He was born in Alkmaar. The name Metius comes from the Dutch word meten ("measuring"), and therefore means something like "measurer" or "surveyor."

Personal facts

Birth date	December 09, 1571
Birth place	Alkmaar
Nationality	Netherlands
Date of death	September 06, 1635
Place of death	Franeker
Education	University of Franeker