Stefano Antonio Morcelli
Italian Jesuit scholar and epigraphist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stefano Antonio Morcelli (17 January 1737 – 1 January 1822) was an Italian Jesuit scholar, known as an epigraphist. His work De stilo Latinarum inscriptionum libri III, published in three volumes in 1781, which shows a rigorous method, a novelty and originality of approach, as well as a solid preparation, gave him his European fame and is considered a milestone in the development of epigraphy.[1][2]
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Stefano Antonio Morcelli | |
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Born | Gianni Antonio Morcelli (1737-01-17)January 17, 1737 |
Died | January 1, 1822(1822-01-01) (aged 84) |
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Nationality | Italian |
Parent(s) | Francesco Morcelli and Giovanna Morcelli (née Della Rocca) |
Alma mater | Roman College |
Occupation | Jesuit, epigraphist, librarian |
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Order | Society of Jesus |
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Ordination | 3 November 1753 |
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