Hans Lippershey

Hans Lippershey (1570 – buried 29 September 1619), was a German-Dutch spectacle-maker. He is known as the first person to build a telescope, although this is not clear who built the telescope.The History of the Telescope, by Henry C. King, page 30 
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English speakers spell "Lippershey." German and Dutch speakers spell "Lipperhey."

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Category:1570 births
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Category:German inventors
Category:People from Wesel