Camillo Morigia Explained

Camillo Morigia (15 September 1743, Ravenna - 16 January 1795, Ravenna[1]) was a north-Italian neo-classical architect. He is most notable for his designs for the Tomb of Dante and the facade of Santa Maria in Porto Basilica, both in his home-town of Ravenna.[2]

Count Camillo Moriggia
Count and Patrician of Ravenna
Noble Family:Moriggia
Reign-Type:Rule
Predecessor:Giovan Battista Moriggia
Father:Count Giovan Battista Moriggia
Mother:Countess Laura Monaldini
Birth Date:15 September 1743
Birth Place:Ravenna
Death Date:16 January 1795
Death Place:Ravenna

Biography

He was born in Ravenna from the illustrious family of Moriggia. His father was an important member of the nobility of Ravenna and when he died Camillo inherited the title of count. He was the last member of the main branch of the rich family Moriggia.[3]

References

  1. http://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/camillo-morigia/ Treccani entry on him
  2. Filippo Mordani, Vite di ravegnani illustri, 2nd edition, Ravenna, Stampe de' Roveri, 1837, p. 233
  3. Web site: Notizie spettanti all'antichissima "Scola de' pescatori" in oggi denominata "Casa Matha". Opera e fatica del marchese Camillo Spreti ravennate. Spreti. Camillo. 1820.

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