Willebrord Snellius
Willebrord Snellius | |
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Willebrord Snel van Royen (1580–1626) | |
| Born | 13 June 1580 |
| Died | 30 October 1626 (aged 46) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Alma mater | University of Leiden |
| Known for | Snell's law Snellius' triangulation Snellius–Pothenot problem |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy and mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Leiden |
| Academic advisors | Ludolph van Ceulen Rudolph Snellius |
| Notable students | Jacobus Golius |
Willebrord Snellius (born Willebrord Snel van Royen) (13 June 1580 – 30 October 1626) was a Dutch astronomer and mathematician, commonly known as Snell. His name is usually associated with the law of refraction of light known as Snell's law.
The lunar crater Snellius is named after Willebrord Snellius. The Royal Netherlands Navy has named three survey ships after Snellius, including a currently-serving vessel.