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Leonardo De Prunner

1760 – 1831

Soldier, mineralogist and entomologist (died 1831)

LepidopteristMineralogist Captain
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About Leonardo De Prunner

Lived 1760 – 1831 (aged 70–71). Leonardo De Prunner was an Italian lepidopterist, mineralogist and captain.

Le Chevalier Leonardo De (or de) Prunner (died 1831) was an Italian soldier, a mineralogist and an entomologist. He wrote Catalogus larvarum Europae (1793, 39 pages) and Lepidoptera Pedemontana illustrata (1798, 127 pages).

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Important facts

Born
1760, Augsburg
Birth century
18th century
Died
1831, Cagliari
Occupation
Lepidopterist, mineralogist, captain
Nationality
Kingdom of Sardinia
Positions held
Museum director
Awards
Knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Also known as
Prunner, Leonhard Jacob von Prunner, Leonhard von Prunner, Leonardvs de Prvnner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leonardo De Prunner?

soldier, mineralogist and entomologist (died 1831)

When was Leonardo De Prunner born?

Leonardo De Prunner was born in 1760 in Augsburg.

When did Leonardo De Prunner die?

Leonardo De Prunner died in 1831 in Cagliari.

What was Leonardo De Prunner's occupation?

Leonardo De Prunner was a lepidopterist, mineralogist and captain.

What nationality was Leonardo De Prunner?

Leonardo De Prunner was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leonardo De Prunner

· Wikidata: Q3229713

· DBpedia: Leonardo De Prunner

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