Carlo Barsotti was an Italian-American newspaper and bank owner. He
was born in Pisa, Italy in 1850 and died in New Jersey, United States
in 1927.Barsotti emigrated from Italy to New York City in 1872. In
1879, he founded the Il Progresso Italo-Americano newspaper in New
York City with Vincenzo Polidori, which soon became the city's
largest-circulation foreign-language newspaper.In 1882 he opened the
Italian American Bank, with Carlo Pavia as his general manager.King
Umberto I of Italy rewarded him the distinction of the title Cavaliere
in 1888. With numerous awards from the country of Venezuela and the
Italian Red Cross, he was a very notable Italian figure in late 19th
century America.
was born in Pisa, Italy in 1850 and died in New Jersey, United States
in 1927.Barsotti emigrated from Italy to New York City in 1872. In
1879, he founded the Il Progresso Italo-Americano newspaper in New
York City with Vincenzo Polidori, which soon became the city's
largest-circulation foreign-language newspaper.In 1882 he opened the
Italian American Bank, with Carlo Pavia as his general manager.King
Umberto I of Italy rewarded him the distinction of the title Cavaliere
in 1888. With numerous awards from the country of Venezuela and the
Italian Red Cross, he was a very notable Italian figure in late 19th
century America.
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