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Tomaso Porcacchi Castilione

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Tomaso Porcacchi Castilione
Born1530
Castiglion Fiorentino, Val di Chiana
Died1585
Venice
NationalityTuscan
Known forWriter, cartographer
SpouseThe poet Bianca d'Este
Description of Scotland from Tomaso Porcacchi Castilione's 'L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo', Venice 1572

Tomaso Porcacchi Castilione (1530–1585) was an author and cartographer.[1]

Selected publications

  • L'Isole piu Famose del Mondo, Venice, 1572.[1]
  • Funerali antichi di diversi popoli, et nationi : forma, ordine et pompa di sepolture ... ; con le figure in rame die Girolamo Porro. Galignani / Angelieri, Venetia 1591. digital

References

  1. ^ a b Prestwidge, Bill. "JAMAICA by Tomaso Porcacchi, 1572". Bill Prestwidge. Archived from the original on 2009-10-01. Retrieved 2009-09-22. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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