Portrait of Guido Carocci
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Author

Guido Carocci

Italian historian (1851–1916)

Born
September 16, 1851, Florence
Died
September 20, 1916, Florence
Nationality
Kingdom of Italy
Occupation
Historian and art historian

Life and work

Guido Carocci (16 September 1851 - 20 September 1916) was an Italian historian of Florence and its historic buildings. He was born and died in the Florence. When he was born Florence was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. He was also director of its National Museum of San Marco and fought the destruction of the city centre by the building works of the Risanamento. He is buried in the Cimitero di Soffiano.

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Collection

Books by Guido Carocci

1 book