Joseph Cozza-Luzi

Background

Cozza-Luzi was born in 1837 at Bolsena in the Province of Rome.

Career

In early youth he entered the ancient monastery of which he became abbot in 1882. Pius IX was attracted by his scholarship, as was later Leo XIII. In 1898 he was freed from all official cares and devoted himself to his beloved studies. He died in Rome on 1 June 1905.

Achievements

• He won distinction by his edition of several ancient Vatican manuscripts and was also learned in the history of art and in archaeology.