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Dirk Rembrandtsz (1640-1683) of Nierop (i.e., [[Niedorp (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)|Niedorp]] in the Dutch province of North Holland), was a Mennonite cobbler who was an able astronomer. He is the author of the <em>Nieroper Graadboek </em>(a travel book for seamen), which went through fourteen editions. The book proved useful to mariners, and was republished in 1725 and 1730 in revised editions, edited by Jan Albertsz van Dam, the Mennonite preacher at Hoorn. He also published some books on astronomy and mathematics. He corresponded with internationally noted mathematicians, e.g., Christiaen Huygens and Nicolaes Witsen. | Dirk Rembrandtsz (1640-1683) of Nierop (i.e., [[Niedorp (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)|Niedorp]] in the Dutch province of North Holland), was a Mennonite cobbler who was an able astronomer. He is the author of the <em>Nieroper Graadboek </em>(a travel book for seamen), which went through fourteen editions. The book proved useful to mariners, and was republished in 1725 and 1730 in revised editions, edited by Jan Albertsz van Dam, the Mennonite preacher at Hoorn. He also published some books on astronomy and mathematics. He corresponded with internationally noted mathematicians, e.g., Christiaen Huygens and Nicolaes Witsen. | ||
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| − | Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. | + | Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. ''Mennonitisches Lexikon'', 4 vols. Frankfurt & Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. III, 253. |
| − | Molhuysen, P. C. and P. J. Blok. <em>Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, </em>10 vols | + | Molhuysen, P. C. and P. J. Blok. <em>Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, </em>10 vols. Leiden, 1911-1937: v. V, 373. |
Schagen, Marten. <em>Naamlijst der Doopsgezinde Schrijveren. </em>Amsterdam, 1745: 70 f. | Schagen, Marten. <em>Naamlijst der Doopsgezinde Schrijveren. </em>Amsterdam, 1745: 70 f. | ||
<em>Winkler Prins Encyclopaedie.</em> 6th ed. (<em>6de, geheel nieuwe druk</em>.) Chief editors: E. de Bruyne, G. B. J. Hiltermann, H. R. Hoetink, 18 vols. Amsterdam [etc.]: Elsevier, 1947-1954. Supplement, 1955, 1960, 1969: v. XIV, 509. | <em>Winkler Prins Encyclopaedie.</em> 6th ed. (<em>6de, geheel nieuwe druk</em>.) Chief editors: E. de Bruyne, G. B. J. Hiltermann, H. R. Hoetink, 18 vols. Amsterdam [etc.]: Elsevier, 1947-1954. Supplement, 1955, 1960, 1969: v. XIV, 509. | ||
| − | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=Vol. 4, p. 295|date=1959|a1_last= | + | {{GAMEO_footer|hp=Vol. 4, p. 295|date=1959|a1_last=Zijpp|a1_first=Nanne van der|a2_last=|a2_first=}} |
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Dirk Rembrandtsz (1640-1683) of Nierop (i.e., Niedorp in the Dutch province of North Holland), was a Mennonite cobbler who was an able astronomer. He is the author of the Nieroper Graadboek (a travel book for seamen), which went through fourteen editions. The book proved useful to mariners, and was republished in 1725 and 1730 in revised editions, edited by Jan Albertsz van Dam, the Mennonite preacher at Hoorn. He also published some books on astronomy and mathematics. He corresponded with internationally noted mathematicians, e.g., Christiaen Huygens and Nicolaes Witsen.
Bibliography
Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. Mennonitisches Lexikon, 4 vols. Frankfurt & Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. III, 253.
Molhuysen, P. C. and P. J. Blok. Nieuw Nederlandsch Biografisch Woordenboek, 10 vols. Leiden, 1911-1937: v. V, 373.
Schagen, Marten. Naamlijst der Doopsgezinde Schrijveren. Amsterdam, 1745: 70 f.
Winkler Prins Encyclopaedie. 6th ed. (6de, geheel nieuwe druk.) Chief editors: E. de Bruyne, G. B. J. Hiltermann, H. R. Hoetink, 18 vols. Amsterdam [etc.]: Elsevier, 1947-1954. Supplement, 1955, 1960, 1969: v. XIV, 509.
| Author(s) | Nanne van der Zijpp |
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| Date Published | 1959 |
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Rembrandtsz, Dirk (1640-1683)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 19 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Rembrandtsz,_Dirk_(1640-1683)&oldid=146123.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. (1959). Rembrandtsz, Dirk (1640-1683). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Rembrandtsz,_Dirk_(1640-1683)&oldid=146123.
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