Luigi Lanzi

Luigi Lanzi
Anonymous portrait of Lanzi from between 1775 and 1799
Born(1732-06-13)13 June 1732
Treia, Papal States
Died31 March 1810(1810-03-31) (aged 77)
Florence, French Empire
Burial placeSanta Croce, Florence
Occupations
  • Archaeologist
  • Art historian
  • Museum curator
Parent(s)Gaetano Lanzi and Bartolomea Lanzi (née Firmani)
Academic background
Alma materRoman College
Academic advisorRajmundo Kunić
Academic work
InstitutionsUffizi
Main interests

Luigi Antonio Lanzi SJ (13 June 1732 – 31 March 1810) was an Italian Jesuit priest, known for his writings as an art historian and archaeologist. When he died he was buried in the church of the Santa Croce at Florence by the side of Michelangelo.

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