Giacomo Bove (23 April 1852 – 9 August 1887) was an Italian explorer. He sailed with Adolf Erik Nordenskiold on the first voyage through the North-East passage, and later explored Tierra del Fuego . Giacomo Bove was born in Maranzana, Asti, Piedmont, on 23 April 1852 to Francesco Bove and Antonia Garbarino. He was the eldest of five brothers. His family owned a vineyard and made wine for sale. He went to primary school in Maranzana and then in Acqui Terme, before being admitted to the Naval Academy in Genoa. He graduated with honors, and was able to serve as a midshipman on the scientific expedition of the Governolo to the Far East.
June 16th 2022 at 17,00 local (15,00 UTC)
Online seminar
Giacomo Bove. Research of the Northwest Passage, by Maria Teresa Scarrone
Scientific research carried out during the Vega expedition, by Salvatore Puro
If anybody wish to join, please send the request to info@giacomobove.it to get a reservation
June 19th at Maranzana (Asti) Italy,
The Municipality of Maranzana, the Province of Asti, the Giacomo Bove House’s Museum, UNI-ASTISS University, Higher studies Pole, with the patronage of the Piedmont Region, present
1852-2022: 170th ANNIVERSARY of the birth of Giacomo Bove
Program:
10.30 – Free guided tour of the Giacomo Bove House’s Museum
2.45 pm – Meeting at the “La Maranzana” winery
Tribute to the explorer’s tomb
Conferences at the “LA MARANZANA” Social Winery
Introduction: Sergio Conti, Professor Emeritus of the State University of Turin
Insights on: Giacomo Bove: Man and Explorer
Prof. Francesco Scalfari , Anthropologist, President of UNIASTISS
VEGA SHIP Model Presentation / Features by Gian Mario Regge-Medical Doctor
Followed by a toast party, offered by the winery “La Maranzana