Cornelis Drebbel

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cornelis-drebbel

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Cornelis Drebbel born?1572
2. Where was Cornelis Drebbel born?Alkmaar, Netherlands
3. What is Cornelis Drebbel known for?Designing and building the first operational submarine
4. What is the innovations?Developed early forms of thermostats, improved optical instruments, and new chemical pigments
5. Who was Cornelis Drebbel?Cornelis Drebbel was a Dutch inventor and scientist from the 1600s who built the first working submarine and made many other useful tools.
6. What did Drebbel build that could go underwater?He built a wooden submarine covered with treated leather that could travel under the water of the River Thames using oars.

Polymath: A person with wide-ranging knowledge and expertise in many different subjects.
Submersible: A vehicle designed to operate underwater.
Automation: The use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.