Metius
Metius was born on December 9, 1571. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Metius
Adriaan Adriaanszoon, called Metius (9 December 1571 – 6 September 1635), was a Dutch geometer and astronomer born in Alkmaar. The name "Metius" comes from the Dutch word meten ("measuring"), and therefore means something like "measurer" or "surveyor".