Francesco Barozzi
Italian mathematician and astronomer
Born
Died
1604
422 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
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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