Antonio Campana (1751-1832) was an eclectic scientist from Ferrara. He studied medical sciences in Ferrara and completed his studies at the University of Padua. He was very linked to Florence, where he practiced medicine at the Santa Maria Hospital. He was attracted by experimental modern physical science, chemistry and botany. He became friend of Bicchierai, a professor of medicine, Giuntini, a pharmacist and professor of chemistry, Cooper, a physicist, and of the Targioni Tozzetti family, famous for being involved in botany. When he came back to Ferrara in 1782 he held different positions at the University: he became professor of Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Botany. He then wrote the Pharmacopoeia of Ferrara in 1797, several editions were published. It was also esteemed both in Italy and abroad till the end of the 19th Century. Several Italian editions can be found both in Italian and in foreign libraries. In the 18th Century it was also mentioned the existence of other editions in Paris, London and Berlin. We found only Latin, French and Castilian versions unluckily. What about the others? A presentation of the results of our researches will be given.
THE FERRARESE PHARMACOPOEIA: IN SEARCH OF THE LOST BOOK
VICENTINI, Chiara Beatrice;MANFREDINI, Stefano
2011
Abstract
Antonio Campana (1751-1832) was an eclectic scientist from Ferrara. He studied medical sciences in Ferrara and completed his studies at the University of Padua. He was very linked to Florence, where he practiced medicine at the Santa Maria Hospital. He was attracted by experimental modern physical science, chemistry and botany. He became friend of Bicchierai, a professor of medicine, Giuntini, a pharmacist and professor of chemistry, Cooper, a physicist, and of the Targioni Tozzetti family, famous for being involved in botany. When he came back to Ferrara in 1782 he held different positions at the University: he became professor of Physics, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Botany. He then wrote the Pharmacopoeia of Ferrara in 1797, several editions were published. It was also esteemed both in Italy and abroad till the end of the 19th Century. Several Italian editions can be found both in Italian and in foreign libraries. In the 18th Century it was also mentioned the existence of other editions in Paris, London and Berlin. We found only Latin, French and Castilian versions unluckily. What about the others? A presentation of the results of our researches will be given.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
