About Ferdinando Ongania
Lived 1842 – 1911 (aged 69). Ferdinando Ongania was an Italian photographer and publisher.
Ferdinando Ongania (18 July 1842 - 20-21 August 1911) was a Venetian publisher and bookseller best known for publishing the monumental book La Basilica San Marco in Venezia. Ongania published more than 170 books, mainly about Venice. He published out of his antique shop and gallery on Piazza San Marco, which catered to an international clientele.
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Who was Ferdinando Ongania?
Italian publisher (1842-1911)
When was Ferdinando Ongania born?
Ferdinando Ongania was born on 18 July 1842 in Venice.
When did Ferdinando Ongania die?
Ferdinando Ongania died on 21 August 1911 in St. Moritz.
What was Ferdinando Ongania's occupation?
Ferdinando Ongania was a photographer and publisher.
What nationality was Ferdinando Ongania?
Ferdinando Ongania was Italian.
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