Legendary scholar, unequalled in his knowledge of the languages, philosophies, and religions of the Middle and Far East (Iran, Indian subcontinent, China, Tibet), archaeologist, explorer, tireless collector of vast archives of documents and original texts, unceasing promotor of publications, journals, and editorial projects, founder of the Italian Institute for the Middle and Far East, notable university professor, he was renowned worldwide as one of the greatest orientalists of all time.


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