About Emilio Turati
Lived 1858 – 1938 (aged 79). Emilio Turati was an Italian entomologist.
Emilio Turati (27 October 1858 – 23 September 1938) was an Italian entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera. He is not to be confused with Ernesto Turati and Gianfranco Turati.
Count Emilio Turati wrote 67 scientific papers mainly on the Lepidoptera of Italy and the Mediterranean area. He described many new taxa. Turati was a friend of Attilio Fiori. His collection is shared between the Turin Museum of Natural History, Tyrolean State Museum and the Natural History Museum London.
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Who was Emilio Turati?
Italian entomologist (1858–1938)
When was Emilio Turati born?
Emilio Turati was born on 27 October 1858 in Orsenigo.
When did Emilio Turati die?
Emilio Turati died on 23 September 1938 in Gardone Riviera.
What was Emilio Turati's occupation?
Emilio Turati was an entomologist.
What nationality was Emilio Turati?
Emilio Turati was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emilio Turati. https://biography.guide/emilio-turati/
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