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Giovanni Antonio Magini
Giovanni Antonio Magini
, born in Padua in 1555, was professor of astrology, astronomy and mathematics in the University of Bologna from 1588. He was also known as a cartographer. He died in 1617.
For instruments by Giovanni Antonio Magini, see:
Quadrant, Signed by Giovanni Antonio Magini, Italian, Late 16th century (Oxford, MHS)
Quadrant, Signed by Giovanni Antonio Magini, Italian, Late 16th century (Oxford, MHS)