Friedrich von Martini explained
Friedrich von Martini (24 March 1833 – 29 January 1897) was a Swiss engineer and inventor, for whom the influential Martini–Henry rifle was named in part.[1] [2]
Von Martini was born in Herkulesbad in the Austrian Empire on 24 March 1833. He died in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, on 29 January 1897.
Sources
- Encyclopedia: 1990 . Martini, Friedrich von . . Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities . Brüderlin . Hans . online . 16 .
- Encyclopedia: 2011 . Martini, Friedrich von . . Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences . Meyer . Bruno . online.
Notes and References
- Meyer 2011.
- Brüderlin 1990.