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Giovan Giacomo Paleari (El Fratin) | |
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| Born | 1520 |
| Died | 1586 (aged 65–66) |
| Occupation | Military engineer |
| Known for | First Martello tower |
Giovan Giacomo Paleari Fratino (1520–1586), known as El Fratin or Il Fratino ("The Little Friar"), was a military engineer who served the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain Emperor Charles V, and then his son Philip II of Spain.[1][2] He is known for having designed the first Martello tower as well as many other fortifications.
- ^ Saavedra 1888, p. 246.
- ^ Chipulina 2012.