# Edwin Cerio

_Italian writer and architect (1875-1960)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> Edwin Cerio was a prominent Italian writer, engineer, architect, historian, and botanist. He was born on the island of Capri to an English artist mother and a well-known local physician, Ignazio Cerio.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 June 1875 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Capri ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P19))
- **Died:** 24 January 1960 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P570))
- **Place of death:** Capri ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Italy; Kingdom of Italy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P27))
- **Occupation:** engineer; writer; naturalist; architect ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P106))
- **Education:** University of Genoa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P69))
- **Spouse:** Claretta Cerio ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P26))
- **Positions held:** mayor (1920–1923) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861#P39))

## Questions

**When was Edwin Cerio born?**  
Edwin Cerio was born on 28 June 1875 in Capri.

**What positions has Edwin Cerio held?**  
Positions held by Edwin Cerio include: mayor (1920–1923).

**Where did Edwin Cerio study?**  
Edwin Cerio was educated at University of Genoa.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Edwin Cerio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Cerio) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q125861](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125861) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Edwin Cerio". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/edwin-cerio. Retrieved 4 November 2026.