Background
Leonardi, Piero was born on January 29, 1908 in Valdobbiadene, Italy. Son of Giuseppe and Caterina (Zuanon) Leonardi.
Leonardi, Piero was born on January 29, 1908 in Valdobbiadene, Italy. Son of Giuseppe and Caterina (Zuanon) Leonardi.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Padua, 1931.
Assistant geological institute, U. Padua, Italy, 1931-1935; fellow of geology and paleontology, U. Padua, Italy, 1935-1948; professor of geology, U. Ferrara, Italy, 1949-1983; dean geology and paleontology institute, U. Ferrara, Italy, 1949-1976; emeritus professor, U. Ferrara, Italy, since 1983. Member geology board National Council for Research, 1968-1972.
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Active Municipal Council, Venice, Italy, 1946-1956. Spokesman for fine arts Municipality of Venice, 1950's, spokesman for building and gardens, 1950's. President Opera B.P. Acotanto, Venice, 1946-1958.
Captain Italian Army. Member Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei (Prize 1958), Real Academia de Ciencias, Italian Geological Society (president 1954-1955), Istituto Italiano Preistoria e Protostoria (president 1955-1958), International Association Planetology (vice president), Union International Sciences Prehistoriques et Protohistoriques (permanent council).
Married Elisa Giada, May 8, 1935. Children: Maria, Giuseppe, Maria Antonia, Giovanni.