This bronze bust of Paolo Ruffini, resting on a marble base, is situated in the school “Liceo Scientifico Statale Paolo Ruffini” in Viterbo (Via della Verità, 8).
The bust it’s a tribute to the scientist, born and raised in the province of Viterbo. The municipality as part of a project aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of Viterbo, gives the bust to the High School of the same city to retrace the footsteps of the illustrious doctor and mathematician.
- Photos and main text by Benedetta Anesini and Dominique di Giglio (November 2014)
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