Anthony Panizzi
Sir Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi (16 September 1797 – 8 April 1879), better known as Anthony Panizzi, was a naturalised British citizen of Italian birth, and an Italian patriot. He was a librarian, becoming the Principal Librarian (i.e. head) of the British Museum from 1856 to 1866.
Anthony Panizzi | |
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| Born | Antonio Genesio Maria Panizzi 16 September 1797 |
| Died | 8 April 1879 (aged 81) London, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Naturalised British of Italian descent |
| Alma mater | University of Parma |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Library science |
| Institutions | British Museum Library |
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