Eugenio Alberi

Eugenio Alberi

Italian historian and publicist.
Date of Birth: 10.10.1809
Country: Italy

Content:
  1. Italian Historian and Publicist
  2. Military Service and Scholarly Pursuits
  3. Historical Works
  4. Return to Historical Research and Later Works
  5. Religious Beliefs
  6. Death and Legacy

Italian Historian and Publicist

Early Life and Education

Cesare 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A collection of Galileo Galilei's published and unpublished writings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.

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