Studied in Napoli (where he graduated in 1887) and in Goettingen (with F. Klein). Taught Calculus in Pavia (since 1890) and Napoli (since 1907). He was member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

Main commemorations and studies: L, Berzolari, Rend. del R. Ist. Lombardo di Scienze e Lettere , (3), 73, 1939-40, 162-170; M, Picone, Rend. della R. Acc. delle Scienze Fisiche e Mat. di Napoli , (4), 12, 1941-42

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