Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Giovanni Domenico Cassini (June 8, 1625 - September 14, 1712) was an Italian astronomer and engineer. Cassini was born in Perinaldo, Imperia, at that time Republic of Genoa.

Engineering

Cassini was employed by Pope Clement IX in regard to fortifications, river management, and flooding of the Po.

Related Topics:
Employed - Pope Clement IX - Fortification - River management - Flood - Po

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The Pope asked Cassini to take Holy Orders to work with him permanently but Cassini turned him down due to wanting to work on Astronomy all the time.

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