Leonardo Di Capua


Leonardo Di Capua was an Italian physician, scientist, and philosopher. Committed to research and experimentation, in contrast to the old school leaders such as Aristotle, Hippocrates, Galen, and others, he was the head of an academy called the "Investiganti".

Articles

In 1681, he published the "Parere", supporting the ideas of those who opposed medical and scientific research to traditional knowledge.

Award

The municipality of Bagnoli Irpino established the Leonardo Di Capua national award in 2023, which is awarded annually to scientists who have distinguished themselves for their scientific research.
Recipients of the award: