Wytze Foppes
Wytze Foppes Dongjuma (born September 16, 1707 in Dongjum , Franekeradeel , Friesland ; † February 8, 1778 in Leeuwarden ) was a Frisian arithmetic master and instrument maker.
He started his career as a carpenter. In the middle of the century he settled in Leeuwarden as a teacher of arithmetic in instrument making. He produced microscopes, telescopes and scientific instruments.
He discussed possible catastrophic effects of the comet of 1756 and observed the Venus transit of 1761 and 1769. In 1756 he published wonder works of nature .
literature
- Huib J. Zuidervaart: Speculatie, wetenschap en vernuft. Fysica en astronomie volgens Wytze Foppes Dongjuma (1707-1778), instrumentmaker te Leeuwarden ; Fryske Akademy, 1995
swell
- ↑ Berkel, Helden, Palm: A history of science in the Netherlands: survey, themes, and reference ; P. 81
- ^ Review at harvard.edu
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| SURNAME | Foppes, Wytze |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Foppes Dongjuma, Wytze; Dongjuma, Wytze Foppes; Foppes, Wytse |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Frisian arithmetic master and instrument maker |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 16, 1707 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Dongjum , Franekeradeel |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 8, 1778 |
| Place of death | Leeuwarden |