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Francesco Antonio Broccu
1797-05-16 – 1882-01-01
Life & Legacy
Francesco Antonio Broccu (1797–1882), was an Italian artisan and inventor, born in Gadoni, Sardinia, regarded as the first developer of the revolver, realised by him in 1833.
He received a prize of 300 francs for his invention, but he did not patent it. His revolver was shown to the King Charles Albert of Sardinia in 1843. In 1835, a similar gun was patented by Samuel Colt.
Occupation & Career
inventor, artisan
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q3749548 — wikidata View source
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