Pietro Sografi

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Pietro Sografi (1756-1815) was an Italian surgeon active in Padua, Italy. He became the professor of obstetrics at the University of Padua.

Born in Padua, he trained with his father, also a doctor. His brother, Antonio Simeone Sografi, was a popular librettist of operas. He was known as a man of great charity, aiding the ailments of both rich and poor. Napoleon honored him with the Insignia of the Crown of Iron.

He wrote the following manuscripts: [1]

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References

  1. Scifoni, Felice (1849). Dizionario biografico universale. Vol. 5. Florence: David Passigli. p. 117.