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Name Origin

Agostino is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of Augustine. It derives from the Latin name Augustus, meaning 'great' or 'venerable'.

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Famous People

Agostino Carracci (1557-1602)

Painter, engraver

  • Leading figure of the Bolognese School of painting
  • Known for his innovative use of chiaroscuro and naturalistic depiction of figures

Agostino Ramelli (1531-1610)

Engineer, architect

  • Designed innovative machines and mechanical devices
  • Authored 'The Various and Ingenious Machines of Agostino Ramelli'
  • Considered a pioneer in engineering drawing and technical illustration