Hans Lippershey
Hans Lippershey (1570 – September 1619), also known as Johann Lippershey or Lipperhey, was a German-Dutch spectacle-maker. He is commonly associated with the invention of the telescope, although it is unclear if he was the first to build one.
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Birth date | January 01, 1570 |
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Date of death | January 01, 1619 |
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