Paolo Ruffo di Bagnara

Paolo Ruffo di Bagnaria, Prince of Castelcicala (1791–1865) was a Neapolitan diplomat and soldier.[1] As Lieutenant Paul Ruffo he served with the British Dragoon Guards at the Battle of Waterloo. He was Neapolitan envoy to London in 1840.[2]

Paolo Ruffo di Bagnaria
3rd Prince of Castelcicala
2nd Duke of Calvello
Portrait by William Salter
Lieutenant General of Sicily
In office
13 March 1855 – 17 May 1860
Preceded byCarlo Filangieri
Succeeded byFerdinando Lanza
Personal details
Born2 July 1791
Richmond, England
Died12 November 1865 (aged 74)
Paris, France
Parentfr:Fabrizio Ruffo (father)
Military service
Battles/wars

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Majo 2017.
  2. ^ National Portrait Gallery.

Sources edit

  • Majo, Silvio de (2017). "Ruffo, Paolo, principe di Castelcicala". Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Vol. 89 (online ed.). Treccani.
  • "Paolo Ruffo di Bagnaria". National Portrait Gallery. Regency Portraits Catalogue.

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