Giovanni Francesco Sagredo
Giovanni Francesco Sagredo (19 June 1571 – 5 March 1620) was a Venetian mathematician and close friend of Galileo. He was also a friend and correspondent of English scientist William Gilbert. He is remembered today mainly because he appears as one of the figures in Galileo's controversial work the Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems (1632).
Giovanni Francesco Sagredo | |
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| Born | 19 June 1571 Venice |
| Died | 5 March 1620 (aged 48) Venice |
| Occupation | Mathematician |
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