Giovanni Antonio Magini
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For the crater, see Maginus (crater). For the saint, see Saint Maginus.
Giovanni Antonio Magini (in Latin, Maginus) (13 June 1555 – 11 February 1617) was an Italian astronomer, astrologer, cartographer, and mathematician.
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Born | (1555-06-13)June 13, 1555 |
Died | February 11, 1617(1617-02-11) (aged 61) |
Resting place | San Domenico, Bologna |
Alma mater | University of Bologna |
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Institutions | University of Bologna |
Academic advisors | Ignazio Danti |
Notable students | Carlo Antonio Manzini[1] |
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