Francesco Cetti facts for kids
Francesco Cetti (9 August 1726 – 20 November 1778) was an Italian Jesuit priest, zoologist and mathematician. He is best known for his important work studying the animals of Sardinia, an island in Italy.
Quick facts for kids
Francesco Cetti
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| Born | 9 August 1726 Mannheim, Germany
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| Died | 20 November 1778 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Storia Naturale di Sardegna (Natural History of Sardinia) (1774–1777) |
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| Fields | Mathematics, zoology |
| Institutions | University of Sassari |
About Francesco Cetti
Francesco Cetti was born in Mannheim, a city in Germany. His family was originally from Como, a beautiful place in Italy. He went to school in Italy, including a special college run by the Jesuits in Monza.
In 1765, Cetti was sent to Sardinia. His job was to help make education better on the island. The next year, in 1766, he became a professor of mathematics at the University of Sassari. He taught there until he passed away.
Exploring Sardinia's Nature
While in Sardinia, Cetti loved to go on long trips around Sassari. He wrote down all his discoveries in a book series called Storia Naturale di Sardegna. This means Natural History of Sardinia.
The book series was published between 1774 and 1777. It had three volumes. These books described the different animals Cetti found. They covered mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish. A special extra book about mammals came out in 1777.
Cetti's Legacy
Francesco Cetti is remembered today because a bird is named after him. It is called the Cetti's warbler (Cettia cetti). This small bird was found on Sardinia by another scientist, Alberto della Marmora.
See also
In Spanish: Francesco Cetti para niños
