2011 Vatican Stamp of Rugerius Boscovich

On the 300th anniversary of the birth of Rugerius Boscovich (1711-1787). Pope Benedict XIV had Boscovich as a consultant for all important technical questions and various projects including the fortification of the dome of St. Peter’s when in 1742 he proposed using concentric steel supports. Benedict XIV had him measure the area of the Papal State, and in 1755 he published the first map of the territory. Boscovich oversaw the construction of the Brera College and Observatory in 1764, and also the first project for building the Roman College Observatory in place of the dome (never realized) of the Church of St. Ignatius.

Price:

9.70

Category:

Single Stamp

Pope:

Benedict XVI

Regnal Year:

Unstated

Condition:

New

Catalog #:

Scott #1482

Year:

2011

Country:

Vatican City

Artist:

-

Issue Date:

Sept. 13, 2011

Quantity Available:

3