Giovanni Branca

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Giovanni Branca (1571-1645) was an italian engineer and architect from Loretto who, in 1629, designed a steam turbine, which he didn't build.

He suggested using steam to blow a windmill-like device for power, as modern steam turbines do.

(It's unclear whether he died in 1640 or 1645)

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