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Adriaen Anthonisz

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Statue of Adriaen Anthonisz by nl [John Bier]

Adriaen Anthonisz or Adriaen Anthonisz of Alcmaer (Alkmaar, 1541 – Alkmaar, 1620) was a mathematician, mayor of Alkmaar (1573) and military engineer. He is also regarded as one of the first military engineers to apply the principles of the Dutch fortification system.[1]

References

  1. ^ Koster, Fortificate – Ideaal en Werkelijkheid (PDF), Dissertations.ub.rug.nl, pp. 217–218