Giovanni Cavazzi da Montecuccolo

The Reverend
Giovanni Antonio Cavazzi da Montecuccolo
OFM Conv.
Giovanni Cavazzi da Montecuccolo presides over Queen Nzinga's funeral
Born
Galeotto Cavazzi

(1621-10-13)October 13, 1621
Died18 July 1678(1678-07-18) (aged 56)
Occupation(s)Capuchin friar, missionary
Years active1654-1677
Notable workIstorica Descrizione de' tre regni Congo, Matamba ed Angola

Giovanni Antonio Cavazzi da Montecuccolo, OFM Conv. (1621–1678) was an Italian Capuchin missionary priest noted for his travels in 17th century Portuguese Angola and his lengthy account of local history and culture as well as a history of the Capuchin mission there.


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