Pavia 1878: Volta Celebrations and Honorary Degrees — The Exhibition at the University of Pavia´s Historical Archive

Asolemn centenary celebration of Alessandro Volta´s university chair was held at the University of Pavia in April 1878. To celebrate this important event, Pavia organized a sumptuous ceremony, with vast echoes both in Italy and abroad. To immortalize the great scientist, a statue was inaugurated in the University courtyard by the Prime Minister, Benedetto Cairoli (a hero of Italian unification), with the backing of Francesco De Sanctis, Minister for National Education.