Ulisse Aldrovandi: A Pioneer of Natural History Born: Bologna, Italy (1522) Died: 1605 Early Life and Education Ulisse Aldrovandi was born in Bologna to Teseo Aldrovandi, a lawyer and secretary to the Senate of Bologna. His early life was marked by the loss of his father when he was only seven years old. Initially, his mother intended for him to pursue a career in law. However, Aldrovandi demonstrated an aptitude for various s…