Gemma Sena Chiesa
Gemma Sena Chiesa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1929 |
| Died | 21 July 2024 (aged 95) |
| Occupation | Archaeologist |
Gemma Sena Chiesa (1929 – 21 July 2024) was an Italian archaeologist who was world renowned for her work on the excavations at Calvatone.
Biography
[edit]In 1952 she graduated from the University of Milan in Classical Literature.[1] As an archaeologist she was known as "Godmother of Bedriacum" for her work leading the first excavation campaign in Calvatone.[2] At the University of Milan she was professor emeritus of Classical Archaeology.[3] She was also author of many publications and important exhibitions.[4]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Sera, Cremona. "Addio alla Professoressa Gemma Sena Chiesa, archeologa di fama internazionale che diede il via agli scavi del Vicus di Bedriacum a Calvatone. A Cremona nel '96 curò la mostra 'Tesori della Postumia'". Cremona Sera (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Bazzani, Davide Luigi (2024-07-29). "Morta Sena Chiesa 'madrina' di Bedriacum". www.laprovinciacr.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Giacobello, Federica. "Gemma Sena Chiesa, studiosa rigorosa e di grande umanità - Il Giornale dell'Arte". www.ilgiornaledellarte.com/Articolo/Gemma-Sena-Chiesa-studiosa-rigorosa-e-di-grande-umanita. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ "The seduction of gems between history and collectionism". Fondazione Luigi Rovati. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
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