Ariana
Composes, "Ariana", Monteverdis 1st opera
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1607 in Italy
Explore 4 historical events and records for Italy in 1607.
Historical records for Italy in 1607
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Defence of the Geometric Compass
Galileo publishes a defence of his geometric compass against claims that Baldassarre Capra had originated the instrument.
Invention of Open Thermometer
Invents the Open Thermometer
Orfeo Mantua Premiere
Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo premiered at the court of Mantua, transforming the myth of Orpheus into a landmark of early opera.
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