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title: "3 Vannoccio Biringuccio Quotes - Famous Engineer (The Pirotechnia of Vannoccio Biringuccio)"
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# Vannoccio Biringuccio

(1480–1539)   Engineer

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Vannoccio Biringuccio was an engineer, best known for *The Pirotechnia of Vannoccio Biringuccio*.

## Quick Facts About Vannoccio Biringuccio

Born October 20, 1480

Died January 1, 1539

Profession Engineer

Notable works The Pirotechnia of Vannoccio Biringuccio

## About Vannoccio Biringuccio

Vannoccio Biringuccio, sometimes spelled Vannocio Biringuccio, was an Italian metallurgist. He is best known for his manual on metalworking, De la pirotechnia, published posthumously in 1540.

##  Quotes by Vannoccio Biringuccio

> [ \[On the propulsive force of rockets\] One part of fire takes up as much space as ten parts of air, and one… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vannoccio-biringuccio/on-the-propulsive-force-of-rockets-one-part-of-fire-takes-up-as-much/)

[Vannoccio Biringuccio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vannoccio-biringuccio/)

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> [I have no knowledge other than that gained through my own eyes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vannoccio-biringuccio/i-have-no-knowledge-other-than-that-gained-through-my-own-eyes/)

[Vannoccio Biringuccio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vannoccio-biringuccio/)

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> [The credulous ... advance the authority of hearsay in place of reasons for possible success or facts that can be demonstrated.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vannoccio-biringuccio/the-credulous-advance-the-authority-of-hearsay-in-place-of-reasons/)

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