Bruno Tozzi ( 1656 - 1743 )

Birth: Florence, Italy (1656) Death: Vallombrosa, Italy (1743) Profession: Clergyman, Roman Catholic Research Field: Botany Career: Monk of the Benedictine order; Abbot of Vallombrosa; frequently travelled on foot, studying and collecting plants; acquired a fine collection of scientific books; corresponded with William Sherard (FRS 1720), Hermann Boerhaave (FRS 1730), James Petiver (FRS 1695) and Sir Hans Sloane (FRS 1685); invited to teach in London but declined Memberships: Founder member of the Societa Botanica Fiorentina Membership: Fellow Election Date: Between 06 May 1714 and 01 September 1715 Proposers: James Petiver Proposed 06 May 1714, he wrote to thank the Society for his election on 01 September 1715 (letter received 12 January 1716).