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Giancarlo Conestabile della StaffaItalian archaeologist
Date of Birth: 02.01.1824
Country:  Italy |
Content:
- Giovanni Conestabile (1809-1874)
- Archaeological Discoveries and Publications
- - Mural paintings and archaeological objects in Perugia
- - "Monumenti di Perugia etrusca e romana" (1855-1870)
- Academic and Political Career
- Later Life and Legacy
Giovanni Conestabile (1809-1874)
Early Life and EducationGiovanni Battista Conestabile was born in Perugia, Italy, on July 19, 1809. He developed a passion for archaeology and Etruscan antiquities at a young age. He pursued his studies in the subjects at the University of Perugia.
Archaeological Discoveries and Publications
Conestabile made significant contributions to the field of Etruscan archaeology. He conducted excavations and surveys in various Etruscan sites in Italy. His most notable discoveries include:
- Etruscan inscriptions and artifacts at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
- Mural paintings and archaeological objects in Perugia
- The Etruscan city of CarsulaeConestabile published his findings in several influential works, including:
- "Monumenti di Perugia etrusca e romana" (1855-1870)
- "Piture murali a fresco e suppellettili etruche"- "Inscrizioni etrusche e etrusco-latine in monumenti che in conservano nell' J. e R. Galleria degli Uffizi di Firenze" (1858)
Academic and Political Career
In 1859, Conestabile was appointed professor of archaeology at the University of Perugia. However, his political views led to his exile in France in 1860. He returned to Perugia in 1863, where he continued his archaeological research and teaching.
Later Life and Legacy
Conestabile's work played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of Etruscan civilization. He was recognized for his contributions and was elected a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei in 1869. He passed away in Perugia on November 19, 1874, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer in Etruscan archaeology.
