João Baptista Lavanha
Portuguese mathematician and engineer
About João Baptista Lavanha
Lived 1550 – 1624 (aged 73–74). João Baptista Lavanha was a mathematician, engineer, cartographer, geographer and topographer.
João Baptista Lavanha (c. 1550 – 31 March 1624) was a Portuguese cartographer, mathematician and geographer in the service of the Spanish kings Philip II and Philip III.
Life
Lavanha was born in the middle of 16th century.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was João Baptista Lavanha?
Portuguese mathematician and engineer
When was João Baptista Lavanha born?
João Baptista Lavanha was born in 1550 in Lisbon.
When did João Baptista Lavanha die?
João Baptista Lavanha died on 31 March 1624 in Madrid.
What was João Baptista Lavanha's occupation?
João Baptista Lavanha was a mathematician, engineer, cartographer, geographer and topographer.
What nationality was João Baptista Lavanha?
João Baptista Lavanha's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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