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Philip Mazzei
1730–1816Poggio a Caiano, ItalyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
Neighbor and friend of Thomas Jefferson
Biography
Neighbor and friend of Thomas Jefferson; his declaration that all men are equal may have influenced Declaration of Independence. Jefferson's Tuscan neighbor; his phrase all men are equal in nature may have influenced Declaration of Independence
Notable For
- Neighbor and friend of Thomas Jefferson
- his declaration that all men are equal may have influenced Declaration of Independence
Honors & Recognition
- Jefferson's Tuscan neighbor
- his phrase all men are equal in nature may have influenced Declaration of Independence
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Philip Mazzei Italian?
Yes — Philip Mazzei is of Italian heritage with roots in Tuscany. Neighbor and friend of Thomas Jefferson
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Quick Facts
- Field
- historical-exploration
- Specialty
- Founding Era
- Years
- 1730–1816
- Birth Place
- Poggio a Caiano, Italy
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Tuscany
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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