Willebrord Snell: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Willebrord Snel van Royen • Willebrordus Snellius
Born 1580? • Leiden • Netherlands
Died October 30, 1626 • Leiden • Netherlands
Subjects Of Study Snell’s law • refraction

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