Leopoldo Pilla

Leopoldo Pilla
Born(1805-10-20)October 20, 1805
DiedMay 29, 1848(1848-05-29) (aged 42)
Battle of Curtatone
NationalityItalian
EducationUniversity of Naples Federico II
Occupation(s)geologist, veterinarian, physician
Known forstudies on volcanoes
Notable workTrattato di Geologia (1847)
Parents
  • Nicola Pilla (father)
  • Anna Macchia (mother)

Leopoldo Pilla (20 October 1805 – 29 May 1848) was an Italian geologist, veterinarian, and physician. He contributed to studies on volcanoes. He died in the Risorgimento while leading a student regiment during the Battle of Curtatone.