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Cesare Mattei (Bologna, 11 January 1809 - Grizzana Morandi, 3 April 1896) was an Italian politician, man of letters and homeopath. |
'''Cesare Mattei''' ([[Bologna]], 11 January 1809 - [[Grizzana Morandi]], 3 April 1896) was an Italian politician, man of letters and homeopath. |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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[[File:Grizzana Morandi Rocchetta Mattei - Sala dei novanta - Ritratto del Conte Cesare Mattei.JPG | thumb | Cesare Mattei]] |
[[File:Grizzana Morandi Rocchetta Mattei - Sala dei novanta - Ritratto del Conte Cesare Mattei.JPG | thumb | Cesare Mattei]] |
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Cesare Mattei was born in Bologna on 11 January [[1809]] |
Cesare Mattei was born in Bologna on 11 January [[1809]] in the wealthy family, and grew up in contact with the greatest thinkers of the time such as [[Minghetti]] and [[Paolo Costa (poet)|Paolo Costa]]. In [[1837]] he was one of the founders of the [[Cassa di Risparmio]] in [[Bologna]]. He received the title of [[count]] in [[1847]] from [[Pope Pius IX]] for a land donation in that of [[Comacchio]] which would have helped the papal state to stop the Austrian advance. |
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He was appointed Deputy to the Enlistment Council of the Bolognese Civic Guard with the rank of lieutenant colonel and chief of the General Staff, a position which was later abandoned as he was elected, in [[1848]], [[deputy]] to the Parliament of Rome. |
He was appointed Deputy to the Enlistment Council of the Bolognese Civic Guard with the rank of lieutenant colonel and chief of the General Staff, a position which was later abandoned as he was elected, in [[1848]], [[deputy]] to the Parliament of Rome. In [[1850]], after the death of his mother due to a tumor, he decided to retire from political life to devote himself to the study of medicine. He bought the land where the ruins of the ancient fortress of [[Savignano (Grizzana Morandi) | Savignano]] stood and on November 5 of the same year he laid the first stone of the castle that he would call "[[Rocchetta Mattei | Rocchetta]]", where he settled definitively starting from [[1859]]. |
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In [[1850]], after the death of his mother due to a tumor, he decided to retire from political life to devote himself to the study of medicine. He bought the land where the ruins of the ancient fortress of [[Savignano (Grizzana Morandi) | Savignano]] stood and on November 5 of the same year he laid the first stone of the castle that he would call "[[Rocchetta Mattei | Rocchetta]]", where he settled definitively starting from [[1859]]. |
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[[File:Rocchetta mattei, cortile principale 01.jpg | left | thumb | The [[Rocchetta Mattei]] that the count had built in 1850 on the ruins of the ancient fortress of Savignano, and where he resided permanently starting from 1859 ]] |
[[File:Rocchetta mattei, cortile principale 01.jpg | left | thumb | The [[Rocchetta Mattei]] that the count had built in 1850 on the ruins of the ancient fortress of Savignano, and where he resided permanently starting from 1859 ]] |
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Going beyond the theories of [[Samuel Hahnemann | Hahnemann]] (founder of [[homeopathy]]) he elaborated a new medical theory which he called '' |
Going beyond the theories of [[Samuel Hahnemann | Hahnemann]] (founder of [[homeopathy]]) he elaborated a new medical theory which he called ''Electro-homeopathy'' and in [[1881]], although opposed by {{Clarify | medicine}}, began the production of electro-homeopathic remedies exporting them also abroad. A central warehouse was born in Bologna and another 26 authorized deposits worldwide which grew to 107 in 1884, among the most important those in [[Belgium]], [[United States of America]], [[Haiti]] and [[China]]. In the years 1887/1888, erroneous financial speculations of his nephew Luigi Mattei, predestined heir and co-owner of almost all the properties, caused a very serious economic crisis to the family. Unable to cope with the debts and the very high rates of the usurers, many assets were auctioned. The ruin threatened to overwhelm all the patrimony, including the Rocchetta. He decided to disinherit his grandson and managed to partially heal the situation, assisted by his collaborator Mario Venturoli ([[1858]] - [[1937]]), whom he adopted in [[1888]] as a sign of gratitude. In [[1895]], now elderly and paranoid by the constant disputes with doctors [[Allopathic medicine | allopathic]], due to a misunderstanding with his daughter-in-law (suspected of having tried to kill him by serving him a poisoned coffee), he chased her away and Mario from the castle and later disinherited them. |
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In the years 1887/1888, erroneous financial speculations of his nephew Luigi Mattei, predestined heir and co-owner of almost all the properties, caused a very serious economic crisis to the family. Unable to cope with the debts and the very high rates of the usurers, many assets were auctioned. The ruin threatened to overwhelm all the patrimony, including the Rocchetta. He decided to disinherit his grandson and managed to partially heal the situation, assisted by his collaborator Mario Venturoli ([[1858]] - [[1937]]), whom he adopted in [[1888]] as a sign of gratitude. In [[1895]], now elderly and paranoid by the constant disputes with doctors [[Allopathic medicine | allopathic]], due to a misunderstanding with his daughter-in-law (suspected of having tried to kill him by serving him a poisoned coffee), he chased her away and Mario from the castle and later disinherited them. |
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[[File: Grizzana Morandi Rocchetta Mattei - Chapel - Tomb of Count Cesare Mattei2.JPG | thumb | The tomb of Count Cesare Mattei]] |
[[File: Grizzana Morandi Rocchetta Mattei - Chapel - Tomb of Count Cesare Mattei2.JPG | thumb | The tomb of Count Cesare Mattei]] |
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He died on April 3 [[1896]] at the age of 87. |
He died on April 3 [[1896]] at the age of 87. |
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{{no source | During his life all the families in the area found work and well-being}}, and the territory, poor and sparsely inhabited, experienced development and prosperity also thanks to the construction of the [[Ferrovia Porrettana]], with a he wanted to [[Riola (Vergato) | Riola,]] functional to the achievement of [[Rocchetta Mattei]], the eclectic castle where he researched, produced and distributed his "electro-homeopathic remedies" |
{{no source | During his life all the families in the area found work and well-being}}, and the territory, poor and sparsely inhabited, experienced development and prosperity also thanks to the construction of the [[Ferrovia Porrettana]], with a he wanted to [[Riola (Vergato) | Riola,]] functional to the achievement of [[Rocchetta Mattei]], the eclectic castle where he researched, produced and distributed his "electro-homeopathic remedies". |
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{{citation needed | he was always charitable to the poor who needed care to whom he gave medicines for free}} |
{{citation needed | he was always charitable to the poor who needed care to whom he gave medicines for free}} |
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The coffin was transported to the small church of Savignano with the honor of Porretta's music and about 2000 people following. On April 14, 1896, an Office was celebrated with 60 priests and more than 6000 people, who crowded into the spaces around the church to pay homage to him. |
The coffin was transported to the small church of Savignano with the honor of Porretta's music and about 2000 people following. On April 14, 1896, an Office was celebrated with 60 priests and more than 6000 people, who crowded into the spaces around the church to pay homage to him. |
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== Electro homeopathy after Mattei == |
== Electro homeopathy after Mattei == |
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In 1904 Venturoli managed to be co-heir with his nephews, finished the work at the Rocchetta, modernized houses and villas and continued the electro-homeopathic activity. In 1906, as expressly requested in his will, his remains were taken to Rocchetta and buried in the chapel. |
In 1904 Venturoli managed to be co-heir with his nephews, finished the work at the [[Rocchetta]], modernized houses and villas and continued the electro-homeopathic activity. In 1906, as expressly requested in his will, his remains were taken to Rocchetta and buried in the chapel. In 1914, despite his death, the deposits increased again and became 266 all over the world. In 1937 Mario Venturoli died and his widow, Giovanna Maria Longhi, who also inherited. |
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In 1914, despite his death, the deposits increased again and became 266 all over the world. In 1937 Mario Venturoli died and his widow, Giovanna Maria Longhi, who also inherited |
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== Publications == |
== Publications == |
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Mattei illustrated his principles in numerous publications, many were translated into different European languages: |
Mattei illustrated his principles in numerous publications, many were translated into different European languages: |
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* A little history of the remedies Mattei, Bologna 1874; 2nd ed. 1881; |
* A little history of the remedies Mattei, [[Bologna]] 1874; 2nd ed. 1881; |
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* Emancipation of man from the doctor for remedies Mattei, Bologna 1875; |
* Emancipation of man from the doctor for remedies Mattei, Bologna 1875; |
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* New science: history of electromyopathy, Bologna 1892. |
* New science: history of electromyopathy, Bologna 1892. |
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== References == |
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Cesare Mattei (Bologna, 11 January 1809 - Grizzana Morandi, 3 April 1896) was an Italian politician, man of letters and homeopath.
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Biography
Cesare Mattei was born in Bologna on 11 January 1809 in the wealthy family, and grew up in contact with the greatest thinkers of the time such as Minghetti and Paolo Costa. In 1837 he was one of the founders of the Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna. He received the title of count in 1847 from Pope Pius IX for a land donation in that of Comacchio which would have helped the papal state to stop the Austrian advance.
He was appointed Deputy to the Enlistment Council of the Bolognese Civic Guard with the rank of lieutenant colonel and chief of the General Staff, a position which was later abandoned as he was elected, in 1848, deputy to the Parliament of Rome. In 1850, after the death of his mother due to a tumor, he decided to retire from political life to devote himself to the study of medicine. He bought the land where the ruins of the ancient fortress of Savignano stood and on November 5 of the same year he laid the first stone of the castle that he would call " Rocchetta", where he settled definitively starting from 1859.
Going beyond the theories of Hahnemann (founder of homeopathy) he elaborated a new medical theory which he called Electro-homeopathy and in 1881, although opposed by [clarification needed], began the production of electro-homeopathic remedies exporting them also abroad. A central warehouse was born in Bologna and another 26 authorized deposits worldwide which grew to 107 in 1884, among the most important those in Belgium, United States of America, Haiti and China. In the years 1887/1888, erroneous financial speculations of his nephew Luigi Mattei, predestined heir and co-owner of almost all the properties, caused a very serious economic crisis to the family. Unable to cope with the debts and the very high rates of the usurers, many assets were auctioned. The ruin threatened to overwhelm all the patrimony, including the Rocchetta. He decided to disinherit his grandson and managed to partially heal the situation, assisted by his collaborator Mario Venturoli (1858 - 1937), whom he adopted in 1888 as a sign of gratitude. In 1895, now elderly and paranoid by the constant disputes with doctors allopathic, due to a misunderstanding with his daughter-in-law (suspected of having tried to kill him by serving him a poisoned coffee), he chased her away and Mario from the castle and later disinherited them.
He died on April 3 1896 at the age of 87.
[citation needed], and the territory, poor and sparsely inhabited, experienced development and prosperity also thanks to the construction of the Ferrovia Porrettana, with a he wanted to Riola, functional to the achievement of Rocchetta Mattei, the eclectic castle where he researched, produced and distributed his "electro-homeopathic remedies". [citation needed] The coffin was transported to the small church of Savignano with the honor of Porretta's music and about 2000 people following. On April 14, 1896, an Office was celebrated with 60 priests and more than 6000 people, who crowded into the spaces around the church to pay homage to him.
Electro homeopathy after Mattei
In 1904 Venturoli managed to be co-heir with his nephews, finished the work at the Rocchetta, modernized houses and villas and continued the electro-homeopathic activity. In 1906, as expressly requested in his will, his remains were taken to Rocchetta and buried in the chapel. In 1914, despite his death, the deposits increased again and became 266 all over the world. In 1937 Mario Venturoli died and his widow, Giovanna Maria Longhi, who also inherited.
Publications
Mattei illustrated his principles in numerous publications, many were translated into different European languages:
- A little history of the remedies Mattei, Bologna 1874; 2nd ed. 1881;
- Emancipation of man from the doctor for remedies Mattei, Bologna 1875;
- Electromyopathy: a new science that cures the blood and heals the body: a book dictated by Count Cesare Mattei for the good of the peoples that most doctors refuse to treat
with electromyopathy, Casale Monferrato 1878; 2nd ed., Bologna 1881;
- The new science of Count Cesare Mattei and the old science of Dr. C, Casale Monferrato 1878;
- Vade-mecum of electro-homeopathy. Brief guide for anyone who wants to be treated with electro homeopathy, Nice 1879;
- Electro-homeopathy, new vade-mecum: new and true guide to everyone who wants to heal himself with electro-homeopathy, Bologna 1883, many editions up to 1937;
- New science: history of electromyopathy, Bologna 1892.