Filippo Mazzei, Italian-American physician and philosopher (died 1816)

Philip Mazzei, originally Filippo Mazzei, and sometimes erroneously cited as Philip Mazzie, was an Italian physician, philosopher, diplomat, winemaker, merchant, and author. A close friend of Thomas Jefferson, he was a strong supporter of the American Revolution and the American colonies' war for independence from Britain.

December 25 is the 359th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; six days remain until the end of the year.