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Sallustio Bandini
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Sallustio Bandini (19 April 1677 – 8 June 1760) was an Italian archdeacon, economist, and politician.
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Sallustio Bandini | |
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Born | (1677-04-19)April 19, 1677 |
Died | 8 June 1760(1760-06-08) (aged 83) |
Nationality | Italian |
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Parent(s) | Patrizio Bandini and Caterina Bandini (née Piccolomini) |
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Alma mater | University of Siena |
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Discipline | Political economy |
Notable works | Discorso Economico sopra la Maremma di Siena |
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He was an advocate of free trade, and removal of local feudal tariffs and tolls. He wrote an influential piece on this subject, titled Discorso Economico sopra la Maremma di Siena, published posthumously in 1775. Approximately two years before his death, Bandini donated his private library to the University of Siena, under the agreement that the almost 3000 volumes would be made publicly available. From this donation the Biblioteca della Sapienza was formed, now known as Biblioteca Comunale degli Intronati.[1]