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1638 in Italy

Explore 3 historical events and records for Italy in 1638.

Historical records for Italy in 1638

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Falling Bodies

Galilei, Galileo · Leiden · Science / Physics

Publishes mathematical treatment of falling bodies later absorbed into gravitational physics.

Succession

Charles Emmanuel II · House / House of Savoy

Succeeds as Duke of Italy

Two New Sciences Published

Galilei, Galileo · Leiden · Science / Physics

Printing is completed for Galileo's Two New Sciences, a foundational work on strength of materials and mathematical treatment of motion.

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