Born into a noble family of Arezzo, Perelli was encouraged by his father to study law at the University of Pisa, but Guido Grandi (1671--1742), an abbot who was teaching mathematics there, steered him toward science.
Perelli was born into a noble family of Arezzo. Perelli was encouraged by his father to study law at the University of Pisa. Guido Grandi (1671--1742) steered him toward science. Guido Grandi (1671--1742) was an abbot. This abbot was teaching mathematics there.