Evangelista Torricelli

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Evangelista Torricelli was an Italian physicist and mathematician, renowned for his contributions to the fields of fluid mechanics and barometry. He is best known for inventing the barometer in 1643, which was a significant advancement in understanding atmospheric pressure. Torricelli's work laid the foundation for modern physics and demonstrated the principles of vacuum and pressure, which were pivotal in the scientific revolution of the 17th century.

In addition to his groundbreaking work on the barometer, Torricelli made important contributions to calculus and the mathematics of motion. He was a student of Galileo Galilei and was influenced by his mentor's groundbreaking ideas. Torricelli’s legacy continues to impact various scientific disciplines, and he is remembered as one of the key figures in the transition from classical to modern science.