Studied in Pavia where he graduated in 1882. Since 1886 he taught in Messina where he remained with the exception of five years spent at the University of Palermo (1909-14) after the earthquake of Messina . He was also rector of the University of Messina (1900-1908).

Main commemorations and studies: Anonimous, Boll. dell'Unione Mat. Ital. , 15, 1936, 239.

His studies on algebraic ruled surfaces are well known.