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Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone

1761 – 1842

Italian entomologist

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About Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone

Lived 1761 – 1842 (aged 81). Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone was a lepidopterist, collector, botanist and ornithologist.

Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone (21 March 1761 – 2 May 1842) was an Italian collector and entomologist.

Born in Cremona, Ponzone assembled large collections of art and natural history. These are now in the Museo Civico Ala Ponzone of his native city. He bequeathed his library to Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan. In 1789 he wrote a paper on moths.

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Important facts

Born
21 March 1761, Cremona
Birth century
18th century
Died
2 May 1842, Cremona
Occupation
Lepidopterist, collector, botanist, ornithologist
Also known as
Giuseppe Sigismondo Aliponzoni, Sigismondo Ala Ponzone

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone?

Italian entomologist (1761-1842)

When was Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone born?

Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone was born on 21 March 1761 in Cremona.

When did Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone die?

Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone died on 2 May 1842 in Cremona.

What was Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone's occupation?

Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone was a lepidopterist, collector, botanist and ornithologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone

· Wikidata: Q3108144

· DBpedia: Giuseppe Sigismondo Ala Ponzone

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