Title: Cornelis Drebbel (1572-1633)
Description: The life and work of Cornelis Drebbel. Born in 1572 in Alkmaar in The Netherlands. died 1633 in London. Innovative engineer, builder of a submarine, with oxygen,  developer of one of the first mircoscopes, writer of several philosophical essays, etc.. A combination of Edison and Einstein in one person. Take a look at www.drebbel.net
Subjects: submarine, microscope, philosopher
Places: Alkmaar, London, Prague
People: Cornelis Drebbel (1572-1634)
Time periods: 1572-1633