Torricelli (1608-1647) was an Italian physicist and mathematician. He discovered the principle of the barometer. His studies on calculus gave rise to the Integral Calculus. He dedicated himself to the study and planning of telescopes, microscopes and precision instruments.
Torricelli (1608-1647) was born in Faenza, a region in northern Italy, on October 15, 1608. He was a brilliant pupil of the Jesuit College of Faenza. At the age of 16 he was sent to Rome to study with Benedetti Castelli, who was a disciple of Galileo and a professor of mathematics at the Collegio di Sapienza. Torricelle's first essay, "On the Projectiles," was sent to Galileo who was impressed by the student's analytical and mathematical ability.
In 1641 the Grand Duke of Tuscany invited Torricelli to join Galileo's then-78-year-old, almost blind team of collaborators. They did not work together for long, three months later, on January 8, 1642, Galileo died. Torricelli was immediately appointed mathematician of the Grand Duke.
Evangelist Torricelli spent his last days working and teaching classes that attracted scientists from all over Italy and other regions of Europe. He died in Florence on October 25, 1647.
Torricelli (1608-1647) was born in Faenza, a region in northern Italy, on October 15, 1608. He was a brilliant pupil of the Jesuit College of Faenza. At the age of 16 he was sent to Rome to study with Benedetti Castelli, who was a disciple of Galileo and a professor of mathematics at the Collegio di Sapienza. Torricelle's first essay, "On the Projectiles," was sent to Galileo who was impressed by the student's analytical and mathematical ability.
In 1641 the Grand Duke of Tuscany invited Torricelli to join Galileo's then-78-year-old, almost blind team of collaborators. They did not work together for long, three months later, on January 8, 1642, Galileo died. Torricelli was immediately appointed mathematician of the Grand Duke.
Evangelist Torricelli spent his last days working and teaching classes that attracted scientists from all over Italy and other regions of Europe. He died in Florence on October 25, 1647.
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