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Francesco Antonio Broccu
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. ''L'Unione Sarda''. Web. 5 March 2011. 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. Biography Born and living in Gadoni, a small town in Sardinia in the province of Nuoro, from childhood he showed a keen interest in mechanics, and he built many toys using materials such as reeds, wood and cork. He also built bronze bells and a wooden crucifix of excellent workmanship. He design ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gadoni
Gadoni is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about north of Cagliari and about southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 949 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. The municipality of Gadoni contains the ''frazione'' (subdivision, a village or hamlet) of Funtana Raminosa. Gadoni borders the following municipalities: Aritzo, Laconi, Seulo, Villanova Tulo Villanova Tulo, Bidda Noa de Tulu in sardinian language, is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about north of Cagliari. Villanova Tulo borders the following municipalities: Gadoni .... Demographic evolution Colors= id:lightgrey value:gray(0.9) id:darkgrey value:gray(0.8) id:sfondo value:rgb(1,1,1) id:barra value:rgb(0.6,0.7,0.8) ImageSize = width:455 height:303 PlotArea = left:50 bottom:50 top:30 right:30 DateFo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |