Episode 2 of 3
Cancelled June Test
- When
- 24 June 1709
- Where
- Unspecified location in Portugal
A public test of Gusmão's machine scheduled for 24 June 1709 did not take place, delaying the public demonstration.
The public test of the machine, which was set for 24 June 1709, did not take place. This cancellation preceded the successful exhibition held later in the year at the Casa da Índia.
Sources
- Bartolomeu de Gusmão Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-06
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