That Toscanelli studied at the University of Padua, but modern authors consider this pure conjecture
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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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Born 21 April 1397 · Died 10 May 1482 · Q321563
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Died 1482-05-10.
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Born 1397-04-21.
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