Faust Vrančić
One of the most adaptable polyhistors and a notable Croatian inventor, Faust Vrančić. He made contributions in a variety of fields. In addition to being a theologian, he was a lawyer, philosopher, historian, lexicographer, inventor, and lawyer. Additionally, he performed difficult political duties for the Bishop, the Emperor Secretariat, and the royal administrator of Hungary and Transylvania. He was devoted to contemplation and the growth of Christian virtues as a priest in addition to being a spouse and parent, which made his life path incredibly intriguing and important.
His Dictionary of the Five Most Noble European languages - Latin, Italian, German, Dalmatian, and Hungarian is the first Croatian and the first Hungarian dictionary in history. Its publication in Venice in 1595 is regarded as the start of Croatian lexicography.
Machinae Novae's collection of inventions, Machinae Novae or New Machines, featured 56 different technological inventions, undertakings, and buildings in 49 big photographs (bridges, exploitation of watercourses as propellant). His most well-known creations include cable-stayed bridges, wind turbines, parachutes, and modern suspension bridge construction.
