Litta Biumi

Carlo Antonio Litta Biumi (Milan, 1786 – Guenzate, 1858)

A nobleman, he became a guard of honour in 1807, then in 1808 joined the topographer corps as a second lieutenant, where he was promoted to lieutenant 2nd class on 22 March 1812. He resigned with the Restoration and worked as a geographer, publishing Litta Biumi, Carlo Antonio. [1838]. Prospetto d’una nuova carta d’Italia [Milan: Tip. del dott. G. Ferrario] and Id. 1846. Della battaglia di Montenotte: con osservazioni strategiche, politiche, storiche. Milan: Stabilimento di Civelli Giuseppe C. (Cf. MSA, WO OR 96)