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.