João Baptista Lavanha

João Baptista Lavanha (1550–1624) was a mathematician, engineer and cartographer.

João Baptista Lavanha in brief

Born
1550
Died
1624
Known for
mathematician, engineer, cartographer, geographer and topographer
Place of birth
Lisbon
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Overview

Born at Lisbon in 1550, died at Madrid in 1624.

In detail

the recorded working language is Spanish and Portuguese.

The field of work recorded is cartography and mathematics.

Employment is recorded with Academia de Matemáticas, Madrid.

Work by João Baptista Lavanha is recorded in the collections of Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

Sources

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    “João Baptista Lavanha”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q10311118: João Baptista Lavanha

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