Filippo Bonanni
Reverend Filippo Bonanni | |
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Engraved portrait of Filippo Bonanni | |
| Born | January 7, 1638 |
| Died | 30 March 1723 (aged 85) |
| Occupations | Jesuit priest, university teacher, naturalist, physicist |
| Known for | Being one of the founding fathers of conchology |
| Parent | Lodovico Bonanni |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Roman College |
| Doctoral advisor | Francesco Eschinardi |
| Influences | |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Natural science, biology, optics |
| Sub-discipline | Conchology Lens manufacturing |
| Institutions | Kircherian Museum |
| Notable students | Raimondo di Sangro |
Filippo Bonanni; S.J. or Buonanni (7 January 1638 – 30 March 1723) was an Italian Jesuit scholar. His many works included treatises on fields ranging from anatomy to music. He created the earliest practical illustrated guide for shell collectors in 1681, for which he is considered a founder of conchology. He also published a study of lacquer that has been of lasting value since his death.