Jean Dubreuil, also known as Jean Du Breuil (22 July 1602 – 27 April 1670), was a French mathematician, music theorist, writer and essayist.
Life
Son of the
bookseller Claude Du Breuil, he continued his father's profession until he joined the
Society of Jesus
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. He lived for a long time in Rome where he studied architecture.
He is known for his work about the theory and practice of
perspective.
Works
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''La perspective practique'' 1642–1649
* ''L'Art universel des fortifications''
References
French mathematicians
1602 births
1670 deaths
French essayists
French writers
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