Lippershey
Lippersheim (ˈlɪpəsˌhaɪm)
noun
Hans. died ?1619, Dutch lens grinder, who built the first telescope
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Historical Examples of lippershey
He did not have it made in Holland, but constructed it himself on Lippershey's principle.
Astronomical MythsJohn F. Blake
They refused the patent, and though the discovery was soon found of value, Lippershey reaped no benefit.
Astronomical MythsJohn F. Blake