PEZZONI, Antonino. Lodi 19.11.1777 — Lugano 4.10.1844. O.F.M.Cap. Italian Capuchin Missionary in India. Monsignore. Vicar Apostolic of Tibet-Hindustan in Agra and Titular Bishop of Esbus (Esbona, Hesbon) in 1826-42, then retired after more than 35 years’ service in India and returned to Italy.
Publications: Grammatica italiana e indostana. 462 p. Sardhana 1874.
Sources: U. Nardella, La conoscenza dell’ Asia 3, 1989, 31f.; catholic-hierarchy.org; portrait in https://www.vincenzovicari.ch/oggetti/4204-antonino-pezzoni-1777-1844.
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