Federico Cesi
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For the 16th-century cardinal, see Federico Cesi (cardinal).
Federico Angelo Cesi (Italian: [fedeˈriːko ˈandʒelo ˈtʃɛːzi]; 26 February 1585 – 1 August 1630) was an Italian scientist, naturalist, and founder of the Accademia dei Lincei. On his father's death in 1630, he became briefly lord of Acquasparta.
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Federico Angelo Cesi | |
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Born | 26 February 1585 |
Died | 1 August 1630 (1630-09) (aged 45) |
Nationality | Italian |
Alma mater | privately educated |
Known for | founding the Accademia dei Lincei |
Scientific career | |
Fields | naturalist, botany, natural history, and natural philosophy |
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