Francesco Barozzi

Italian mathematician and astronomer

Francesco Barozzi - Scientists & Innovators born August 9th, 1537
Born
Died

1604
422 years ago — 67 years old

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Scientists & Innovators

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Italy

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Contributed to mathematics and astronomy during the Renaissance. Worked on the mathematical principles of perspective and developed theories related to geometric proportions. Published various works that influenced later mathematicians and astronomers. Notable for contributions that advanced understanding of celestial mechanics and perspective in art.

Published 'De Architettura' and 'Primi Libri d' Architettura'

Contributed to the development of perspective in art

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