Francesco Scipione, marchese di Maffei (b. 1675, Verona - d. 1755, Verona) was an Italian writer and art critic, author of many articles and plays. His family originally came from Bologna. Image File history File links Francesco_Scipione,_marquis_di_Maffei. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... Events January 5 - The Battle of Turckeim June 18 - Battle of Fehrbellin August 10 - King Charles II of England places the foundation stone of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London - construction begins November 11 - Guru Gobind Singh becomes the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. ... Verona is an ancient town, episcopal see, and province in Veneto, Northern Italy. ... Map of the Venetian Republic, circa 1000 CE. The republic is in dark red, borders in light red. ... February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Verona is an ancient town, episcopal see, and province in Veneto, Northern Italy. ... Events January 5 - The Battle of Turckeim June 18 - Battle of Fehrbellin August 10 - King Charles II of England places the foundation stone of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London - construction begins November 11 - Guru Gobind Singh becomes the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs. ... 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Bologna (IPA , from Latin Bononia, Bulåggna in the local dialect) is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, in the Pianura Padana, between the Po River and the Apennines, exactly between the Reno River and the Sàvena River. ...

He studied for five years in Parma, at the Jesuit College, and afterwards from 1698 at Rome where he studied at the Academia degli Arcadi. On his return to Verona, he established a branch of the Roman academy. Country Italy Region Emilia-Romagna Province Parma (PR) Mayor Elvio Ubaldi (since May 28, 2002) Elevation 55 m Area 260 km² Population  - Total (as of December 31, 2004) 175,789  - Density 676/km² Time zone CET, UTC+1 Coordinates Gentilic Parmigiani (Parmensi are called the provinces inhabitants) Dialing code... Events January 4 - Palace of Whitehall in London is destroyed by fire. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC  - Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1285 km²  (580 sq mi)  - Urban...

In 1703 he volunteered to fight for Bavaria in the War of Spanish Succession, and saw action in 1704 at the Battle of Schellenberg, near Donauwörth, and later at the Battle of Blenheim, where he commanded five Bavarian infantry battalions. Events February 2 - Earthquake in Aquila, Italy February 4 - In Japan, the 47 samurai commit seppuku (ritual suicide) February 14 - Earthquake in Norcia, Italy April 21 - Company of Quenching of Fire (ie. ... Charles II was the last Habsburg King of Spain. ... Events Building of the Students Monument in Aiud, Romania. ... The Battle of Schellenberg was fought on 2 July 1704. ... Known as Nordschwabens freundliche Mitte (North Swabias Friendly Center), Donauwörth is a city in the German State of Bavaria (Bayern), in the region of Swabia (Schwabenland). ... Combatants England,[1] Austria, Dutch Republic, Prussia, Denmark, Hesse, Hanover France, Bavaria Commanders Duke of Marlborough, Eugene of Savoy Duc de Tallard, Maximilian II Emanuel, Ferdinand de Marsin Strength 52,000, 60 guns[2] 56,000, 90 guns Casualties 4,542 killed, 7,942 wounded 20,000 killed, drowned, or...

In 1709 at Padua, along with Apostolo Zeno and Valisnieri, he edited the Giornale dei letterati d'Italia, a literary periodical which had but a short career; subsequently an acquaintance with the actor Riccoboni led him to exert himself for the improvement of dramatic art in Italy and revitalized Italian theatre. His masterpiece, the tragedy Merope, 1714, brought him popularity in Europe; it is famed for its rapid action and the elimination of the prologue and chorus. Other works include Teatro Italiano, a small collection of works for presentation on the stage, in 1723-1725; and Le Ceremonie, an original comedy, in 1728. A complete edition of his works appeared at Venice (28 vols. 8vo in 1790). // Events January 12 - Two-month freezing period begins in France - The coast of the Atlantic and Seine River freeze, crops fail and at least 24. ... Tronco Maestro Riviera: a pedestrian walk along a section of the inland waterway or naviglio interno of Padua. ... Battle of Gangut, by Maurice Baquoi, 1724-27. ... World map showing Europe A satellite composite image of Europe Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of the Earth. ... A prologue (Greek πρόλογος, from προ~, pro~ - fore~, and lógos, word), or rarely prolog, is a prefatory piece of writing, usually composed to introduce a drama. ... In early tragedy, no parts were played by a single actor; because the actor left the stage often to change roles, the chorus was especially dominant. ... Events February 16 - Louis XV of France attains his majority Births February 24 - John Burgoyne, British general (d. ... Events February 8 - Catherine I became empress of Russia February 20 - The first reported case of white men scalping Native Americans takes place in New Hampshire colony. ... Events Astronomical aberration discovered by the astronomer James Bradley Swedish academy of sciences founded at Uppsala The founding of the University of Havana (Universidad de la Habana), Cubas most well-established university. ... Venice (Italian: Venezia, Venetian: Venexia) is the capital of region Veneto, and has a population of 271,663 (census estimate January 1, 2004). ... 1790 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

From 1718 he became especially interested in the archaeology of his native town, and his investigations resulted in the valuable Verona illustrata (1731-1732). Maffei afterwards devoted four years to travel in France, England, the Netherlands and Germany. // The Funj warrior aristocracy deposes the reigning mek and places one of their own ranks on the throne of Sennar. ... Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ... Events February 23 - First performance of Handels Orlando, in London June 9 - James Oglethorpe is granted a royal charter for the colony of Georgia. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

On his return to Verona, he built a museum, which he bequeathed, together with his valuable archaeological and artistic collection, to his native city. In later life he became interested in astronomy and physics, and built an observatory to study the stars. A giant Hubble mosaic of the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant. ... Physics (from the Greek, (phúsis), nature and (phusiké), knowledge of nature) is the science concerned with the discovery and understanding of the fundamental laws which govern matter, energy, space, and time. ... Molėtai Astronomical Observatory An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial and/or celestial events. ...

The secondary school 'Liceo Maffei' in Verona is named in his honour.

He is also known for having written an influential article about the first pianoforte instruments of Bartolomeo Cristofori, which initiated the second generation of piano-makers in Italy at that time. ^{[citation needed]} The piano Piano is a common abbreviation for pianoforte, a large musical instrument with a keyboard (see keyboard instrument). ... Bartolomeo Cristofori di Francesco (May 4, 1655 - January 27, 1731) was an Italian maker of musical instruments, generally regarded as the inventor of the piano. ...

References

• Falkner, James. Blenheim 1704: Marlborough's Greatest Victory. Pen & Sword. ISBN 1-84415-050-X
• This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.