Giovan Maria Salati
Italian soldier (1796–1879)
Giovan Maria Salati
Born
1796
Malesco
, Italy
Died
1879 (aged 82–83)
Paris
, France
Occupation
Soldier
Known for
Claimed first person to "swim" across the
English Channel
(disputed)
Giovan Maria Salati
(1796-1879) was a Napoleonic soldier.