Próspero de Casola

Military engineer · 1565–1647

Próspero de Casola
Conquista Science 16th Century Canarian fortifications

Military engineer

An Italian-born military engineer who settled in the Canaries, he worked for decades on fortifications, plans and defensive reports for the islands.

Historical role

Timeline

  1. 1565 Próspero de Casola is born in Gran Canaria.
  2. 1647 Próspero de Casola dies in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Sources and verification

  • Noticias de la Historia General de las Islas Canarias
  • Próspero Casola · Wikipedia