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Eugenio AlberiItalian historian and publicist.
Date of Birth: 10.10.1809
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Content:
- Italian Historian and Publicist
- Military Service and Scholarly Pursuits
- Historical Works
- Return to Historical Research and Later Works
- Religious Beliefs
- Death and Legacy
Italian Historian and Publicist
Early Life and EducationCesare Cantù was born in Brianza, Italy, and studied at the universities of Bologna and Padua.
Military Service and Scholarly Pursuits
He initially served in the military but resigned in 1830 to focus on historical research. He subsequently settled in Florence.
Historical Works
Cantù published several significant historical works, including:"Guerre d'Italia del Principe Eugenio di Savoia" (1830)
"Storia di Caterina de'Medici" (1838), an apologetic account
Annotated translation of Leo's "History of the Italian States"
A collection of Galileo Galilei's published and unpublished writings
Political Involvement
In 1848, he participated in the war against Austria as a lieutenant colonel. He later served as General Secretary of the War Ministry in Rome.
Return to Historical Research and Later Works
After the death of Giuseppe Rossi, Cantù returned to Florence and continued his historical research. He supported the idea of a federal Italy and published the pamphlet "In foedere unitas." However, he later distanced himself from prevailing political movements.
Religious Beliefs
Cantù expressed his Catholic beliefs in "Il problema dell'umano destino" (1872), which explored the nature of human destiny.
Death and Legacy
Cesare Cantù died in Florence in June 1878. He is remembered as a prolific historian and publicist who made significant contributions to Italian historical scholarship.