Luigi Cremona: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Antonio Luigi Gaudenzio Giuseppe Cremona
Born December 7, 1830 • Pavia • Italy
Died June 10, 1903 (aged 72) • Rome • Italy
Subjects Of Study graphical statics • transformation

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