Paolo Boccone

Paolo Boccone
Paolo Boccone
Born	(1633-04-24)24 April 1633 Palermo
Died	22 December 1704(1704-12-22) (aged 71) Altofonte
Nationality	Italian
Scientific career
Fields	Botany

Paolo Silvio Boccone (24 April 1633 – 22 December 1704) was an Italian botanist from Sicily, whose interest in plants had been sparked at a young age. Born in a rich family, he was able to dedicate most of his life to the study of botany.