Buonanni, Filippo, 1638-1725
Italian Jesuit scholar, who taught and wrote on various fields of study, including optics and zoology. He is regarded as the founder of conchology, writing a guide for shell collectors. He was also a skilled engraver and an expert in lacquer production and usage.
- HMML ID
- 123058612311
- PURL
- LC name
- Buonanni, Filippo, 1638-1725
- HMML name
- Buonanni, Filippo, 1638-1725
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
- Getty
Variants
- Bonanni, Filippo
- Bonannus, Philippus
Name elements
- Given names
- Filippo
- Family names
- Buonanni
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1638
- Death date
- 1725
- Centuries
- 17th century CE ● 18th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Languages
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Preferred citation
"Buonanni, Filippo, 1638-1725." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified July 21, 2022. https://w3id.org/haf/person/123058612311
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-07-21
- Last edited
- 2022-07-21