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Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja, Italian mathematician and academic (died 1869)

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Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja

Italian count and mathematician (1803–1869)

Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja was an Italian count and mathematician, who became known for his love and subsequent theft of ancient and precious manuscripts. After being appointed the Inspector of Libraries in France, Libri began stealing the books he was responsible…
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January 2

Day of the year

January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 363 days remain until the end of the year.
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