| Authorised form of name | Tozzi; Bruno (1656 - 1743) |
| Other forms of name | Don Bruno |
| Dates | 1656 - 1743 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Place of birth | Florence, Italy |
| Date of birth | 1656 |
| Place of death | Vallombrosa, Italy |
| Date of death | 1743 |
| Occupation | Clergyman, Roman Catholic |
| Research field | Botany |
| Activity | Career:
Monk of the Benedictine order; Abbot of Vallombrosa; frequently travelled on foot, studying and collecting plants; acquired a fine collection of scientific books; corresponded with William Sherard (FRS 1720), Hermann Boerhaave (FRS 1730), James Petiver (FRS 1695) and Sir Hans Sloane (FRS 1685); invited to teach in London but declined
Memberships:
Founder member of the Societa Botanica Fiorentina
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| Membership category | Fellow |
| Proposer | James Petiver |
| Other Royal Society activity | Proposed 06 May 1714, he wrote to thank the Society for his election on 01 September 1715 (letter received 12 January 1716). No record of date of election |
| Source | Sources:
Bulloch's Roll; DSB
Notes:
DSB gives dats of birth and death as 27 November 1656 and 24 January 1743. |
| Code | NA265 |