Studied in Torino with C. Segre and G. Fano. Taught in Zürich (since 1924) and Genova (since 1926). He was also member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

Students: Gallarati.

Main commemorations and studies: Gallarati Boll. dell'Unione Mat. Ital. , (4), 15-A, 1978, 490-493.