Johan Sems

Johan Sems (1572–1635) was a Dutch cartographer, engineer and architect.

Johan Sems in brief

Born
1572
Died
1635
Known for
cartographer, engineer, architect, surveyor and geodesist
Place of birth
Franeker
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Overview

Born at Franeker in 1572, died at Groningen in 1635.

In detail

the recorded working language is Dutch and German.

The field of work recorded is geodesy, geodetic measurement and cartography.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Groningen and Leeuwarden.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Johan Sems”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q559443: Johan Sems

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