Raniero Alliata di Pietratagliata
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Raniero Alliata di Pietratagliata or more correctly " of the Duchi di Pietratagliata" (Palermo
, 1886 – 1979) was an Italian
, intellectual
, theosophist and entomologist. His insect collection from the Madonie
is conserved in the civic museum in Terrasini
It includes purchased exotic insects. He lived in Villa Alliata di Pietratagliata in Palermo.
Palermo
Palermo is a city in Southern Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old...
, 1886 – 1979) was an Italian
Italy
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, intellectual
Intellectual
An intellectual is a person who uses intelligence and critical or analytical reasoning in either a professional or a personal capacity.- Terminology and endeavours :"Intellectual" can denote four types of persons:...
, theosophist and entomologist. His insect collection from the Madonie
Madonie
The Madonie are one of the principal mountain groups in Sicily, southern Italy, part of the Sicilian portion of the Apennines. It is located in Palermo Province...
is conserved in the civic museum in Terrasini
Terrasini
Terrasini is a town and comune in the Province of Palermo on the island of Sicily in Italy.-Data:Terrasini is located west of Palermo at the motorway between Palermo and Trapani, between the mountains and the Gulf of Castellammare near the Palermo International Airport.Terrasini's population works...
It includes purchased exotic insects. He lived in Villa Alliata di Pietratagliata in Palermo.