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Muzio Oddi | |
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| Born | (1569-10-14)October 14, 1569 |
| Died | 15 December 1639(1639-12-15) (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Italian |
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| Parent(s) | Lattanzio Oddi and Lisabetta Oddi (née Genga) |
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Muzio orMutio Oddi (15 December 1569 – 15 December 1639) was an Italian mathematician andGnomonist.
He was born to Lisabetta Genga and Lattanzio Oddi. His initial training was in eloquence and philosophy, but he later trained under the painterFederico Barocci. He moved toPesaro to work underGuidobaldo del Monte, one of the main disciples ofFederico Commandino. He was hired to work in Spain and France as amilitary engineer, which required him also to help train in the use of artillery. He returned to the Duchy of Urbino to work as an engineer under the DukeFrancesco Maria II della Rovere.
In 1601, he was accused, perhaps unfairly, of being involved in a plot that also involved the MarcheseIppolito della Rovere; the plot aimed to depose the Duke Francesco Maria. In 1609, Muzio Oddi was released from prison, and exiled toMilan.
In Milan, he won a competition to become professor of mathematics. He published his works, prepared in prison, includingDe gli horologi solari nelle superficie piane (1614, dedicated to Count and CardinalTeodoro Trivulzio, probably one of his patrons), and a treatise entitledDello squadro (1625) regardingsurveyor's quadrants.
In 1625, Oddi replaced his brother, Matteo, as chief fortifications engineer to the Republic of Lucca. In 1626, he helped design new city walls and was rewarded with a commemorative medal. In 1631, he became architect for theSanctuary of the Holy House of Loreto, and in 1633 publishes his book on theproportional or military compass, In 1636, he moves toLucca to work as a military engineer. Late in life, he returned to Urbino as a professor of mathematics. In 1638, he publishes a second book onsundials,De gli horologi solari, also composed while in prison. He was reappointedGonfaloniere in Urbino. A few letters toChristopher Clavius and others exist.
