Giovanni Cavazzi da Montecuccolo
Giovanni Antonio Cavazzi da Montecuccolo (1621–1678) was an Italian Capuchin missionary noted for his travels in 17th century Portuguese Angola and his lengthy account of local history and culture as well as a history of the Capuchin mission there.
Giovanni Antonio Cavazzi da Montecuccolo | |
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Giovanni Cavazzi da Montecuccolo presides over Queen Nzinga's funeral | |
| Born | Galeotto Cavazzi October 13, 1621 Montecuccolo, Duchy of Modena and Reggio |
| Died | 18 July 1678 (aged 56) Genoa, Republic of Genoa |
| Occupation(s) | Capuchin friar, missionary |
| Years active | 1654-1677 |
| Notable work | Istorica Descrizione de' tre regni Congo, Matamba ed Angola |
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