Aloysius Lilius

Aloysius Lilius (Luigi Lilio or Giglio, circa 1510 – 1576) was an Italian doctor, philosopher

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1510 - 1576 - Italian - Doctor - Philosopher

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and chronologist.

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About his early life, very little is known. It is known that he came from Calabria, either from Cirò or Zirò. His studies of medicine took place in Naples, after which he served Earl Carafa. He lectured in medicine at the University of Perugia bt 1552.

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Calabria - Naples - 1552

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He is primarily known as the creator of the

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Gregorian Calendar. He wrote a manuscript that was titled Compendiuem novae rationis restituendi kalendarium (Compendium of the New Plan for the Restitution of the Calendar). However the reform to the calendar did not occur until after his death, when his brother Antonio presented his manuscript to Pope Gregory XIII. The manuscript was then given to the reform commission, and was adopted in 1582.

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Gregorian Calendar - Pope Gregory XIII - 1582

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Lilius crater on the Moon is named for him.

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Lilius crater - Moon

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