| Leonardo Ximenes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 December 1716 Trapani, Italy |
| Died | 14 May 1786 (aged 69) Florence, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Fields | Mathematics |
Leonardo Ximenes (27 December 1716 – 4 May 1786) was a famous Italian mathematician, engineer, astronomer and geographer from the Tuscany region.
After having attended a Jesuit school, he became a mathematician, a hydraulic and civil engineer, and was an eminently respected astronomer in his day. The astronomical observatory, Osservatorio Ximeniano, is named after him in recognition of his services to the field.