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Giovanni Cavalli

Italian general, inventor and politician (1808-1879) · Italy · On the map · Scientists · Died at 71

Giovanni Cavalli was an Italian lieutenant general, artillerist and inventor. He is credited with the creation of the first successful rifled breech loader gun.

Giovanni Cavalli is read about 5 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 10 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Military Order of Savoy

About this person

Country
Italy
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1808 to 1879 · aged 71