L. A. Micheloni

L.A. Micheloni
Born January 12, 1878
Montevideo, Uruguay
Nationality Uruguay
Education Universidad de Montevideo (1895), Escuela Superior de Comercio (1899), Montevideo
Occupation Businessman

Dr. L.A. Micheloni (12 January 1878 ??), received the degree of M. D. from the George Washington University of Washington, D. C., class of 1909, and in continuation of his studies shortly after went to Italy where he has taken a post graduate course, remaining there for a year and a half.

Artist in drawing and painting, having won first prize and high honors in the Italian School of Art of Montevideo 1904-1907. He was also interested in fencing and was a member of the Fencers Club of New York. He has won several trophies in this country and abroad and held the championship for South America. Dr. Micheloni spoke Spanish, Italian, French and English.

Philately

Micheloni was a well known philatelist, interested in local philately and its organization, and the stamps of Uruguay. He was Secretary of the Uruguay Philatelic Society.

Micheloni wrote many philatelic articles regarding Uruguay philately, most of which were published in 'Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News'.[1]

References

  1. L.A. Micheloni. THE DILIGENCIAS OF URUGUAY." Mekeel's Weekly Stamp News, Jan 28, 1911 Volume XXV Number 4 Whole Issue Number 1048: Severn-Wylie-Jewett Co.