Luigi Palma di Cesnola
Archaeologist, Military Person
1832 – 1904
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Who was Luigi Palma di Cesnola?
Luigi Palma di Cesnola, an Italian-American soldier, diplomat and amateur archaeologist, was born in Rivarolo Canavese, near Turin. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War. He was United States consul at Larnaca in Cyprus and first Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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- Born
- Jul 29, 1832
Rivarolo Canavese - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 21, 1904
New York City - Resting place
- Kensico Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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