Hans Lipperhey
Hans Lipperhey (c. 1570 – buried 29 September 1619), also known as Johann Lippershey or Lippershey, was a German-Dutch spectacle-maker. He is commonly associated with the invention of the telescope, because he was the first one who tried to obtain a patent for it. It is, however, unclear if he was the first one to build a telescope.
Hans Lipperhey | |
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| Born | c. 1570 Wesel, Duchy of Cleves, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | September 1619 (aged 48–49) Middelburg, Dutch Republic |
| Nationality | German, Dutch |
| Occupation | spectacle-maker |
| Known for | Earliest known patent application for a telescope |
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