Luigi Ferdinando Marsigli (1658–1730)

Born 1658 CE, died 1730 CE.

Count Luigi Ferdinando Marsili (or Marsigli, Latin: Marsilius; 10 July 1658 – 1 November 1730) was an Italian scholar and natural scientist, who also served as an emissary and soldier. He is considered one of the founding fathers of oceanography.

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