Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli

Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli was an Italian mathematician, astronomer, and cosmographer. Born in Florence, he was a notable local Renaissance figure. Christopher Columbus carried his map on his first voyage to the New World.

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Who was born first?

• Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli was born 1 year after Theodoros II Palaiologos
• Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli was born 3 years after Ulugh Beg
• Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli was born 4 years before Nicholas of Cusa
• Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli was born 6 years before Ali Qushji
• Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli was born 7 years after John Cantius

Timeline

1. John CantiusJune 23, 1390 – December 24, 1473
2. Ulugh BegMarch 22, 1394 – October 27, 1449
3. Theodoros II Palaiologoscirca 1396 – June 21, 1448
4. Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli (this page)April 21, 1397 – May 10, 1482
5. Nicholas of Cusa1401 – August 11, 1464
6. Ali Qushji1403–1474

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