Ludovico Jacobilli
Italian hagiographer and historian
About Ludovico Jacobilli
Lived 1598 – 1664 (aged 65). Ludovico Jacobilli was a historian, presbyter and catholic priest.
Ludovico Jacobilli ("Ludovicus Jacobillus" in Latin) was an Italian hagiographer and historian, a priest at Foligno. Jacobilli was born in Rome in 1598 into an illustrious family of Foligno and died in 1664. His work was mainly concerned with the saints and cities of Umbria.
In 1662 he donated over 5,000 books from his personal library to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Foligno to enhance the seminary library there. When he died, more than 3,500 books were added to that number. Today the library still bears his name.
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Who was Ludovico Jacobilli?
Italian hagiographer and historian (1598-1664)
When was Ludovico Jacobilli born?
Ludovico Jacobilli was born on 13 June 1598 in Rome.
When did Ludovico Jacobilli die?
Ludovico Jacobilli died on 13 March 1664 in Foligno.
What was Ludovico Jacobilli's occupation?
Ludovico Jacobilli was a historian, presbyter and catholic priest.
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