Francesco Algarotti

Francesco Algarotti (1712–1764) was a philosopher, art historian and physicist.

Also recorded as Francesco, conte Algarotti; Francesco Algarotti conte; Count Francesco Algarotti.

Overview

Born at Venice in 1712, died at Pisa in 1764.

In detail

Francesco Algarotti studied at Sapienza University of Rome and University of Bologna. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is philosophy.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Sources

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“Francesco Algarotti”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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