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Giambattista della Porta: Facts & Related Content
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Also Known As | Giovanni Battista della Porta |
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Born | 1535? |
Died | February 4, 1615 • Naples |
Notable Works | “Magia naturalis” |
Subjects Of Study | optics |
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