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Aleotti, Giovan Battista (1546 - 1636)


 
Designer

Named “l’Argenta” fron his birth place, he was mostly an architect. He is known for ascenografical and theatral apparatus made in noble wedding and parties occasions. He translated and published Heron ‘s work in “Gli artificiosi et curiosi moti spirituali di Erone Alessandrino”. Who-is-Who in MMS, scholar, architect, Heron, automataAlessandrino”. Who-is-Who in MMS, scholar, architect, Heron, automata.
   
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Aleotti, Giovan Battista
   
Curriculum vitae  
* 1546 Argenta (Ferrara) born
1560 Ferrara He studied Architecture and Mathematics in Ferrara
1575 Ferrara He works under the Duke of Este, lord of Ferrara
1589 He translates and publishes Heron work
1589 - 1591 Bologna He works under the Bentivoglio Family, lord of Bologna
1598 He studies Hydraulic
† 1636 Ferrara died
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Early modern times, ca. 1500-1780
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