Francesco Antonio Broccu
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| Gender | Male |
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| Date of birth | May 16,1797 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Gadoni |
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| Died | 1882 |
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| ID | 3911309 |
Francesco Antonio Broccu Life story
Francesco Antonio Broccu, 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.