Francesco Saverio Nitti

Francesco Saverio Nitti was an Italian historian and professor. He was born in 1871 in Palermo, Sicily. Nitti studied law and economics at the University of Palermo and later earned his Ph.D. in history from the same university. He taught history at the University of Palermo and was a prominent figure in the Italian academic community. Nitti was known for his work on the history of the Italian state and the Risorgimento. He was also a prolific writer and published several books on history and politics.