Anna Morandi Manzolini

Anna Morandi Manzolini

Anna Morandi Manzolini (1714-1774) was a lecturer of anatomy and sculptor of anatomical models in wax. She was married to Giovanni Manzolini, a professor of anatomy at the University of Bologna. When her husband became ill with tuberculosis, she received special permission to lecture in his place. She became professor of anatomy upon his death in 1755. Knowledge of her talent in molding anatomical models spread throughout Europe and she was invited to the court of Catherine II of Russia as well as other royal courts.

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* [http://www.biocfarm.unibo.it/museocere/autori.htm#MORANDI University of Bologna biography (in Italian)]


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