Anthony Panizzi
Italian librarian (1797-1879) and Principal Librarian of the British Museum · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 81
Sir Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi, better known as Anthony Panizzi, was a naturalised British citizen of Italian birth, and an Italian patriot. He was a librarian, becoming the Principal Librarian of the British Museum from 1856 to 1866.
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1797 to 1879 · aged 81
