Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli
Italian mathematician and astronomer
Born
1397
628 years ago
Died
May 10th, 1482
542 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Italy
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Contributed significantly to the fields of mathematics and astronomy during the Renaissance. Developed a map for Christopher Columbus, which proposed a westward route to Asia. Worked on spherical trigonometry and provided significant insights in his correspondence with navigators. Passed away in 1482, leaving a legacy in navigation and geography.
Created a map that influenced Columbus's journey
Contributed to early spherical trigonometry
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