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The site of Polizzi shows signs of human occupation dating to the 6th century BC, with archaeological finds including coins from Himera, Carthaginian remains and a Hellenistic necropolis. In the 4th century it was a Carthaginian fortress occupied by mercenaries from Campania.
People with connections to Polizzi Generosa include:
Fashion designer Domenico Dolce, one half of the Dolce & Gabbana clothing company, was born in the town and move to Milan with his parents to start the fashion house.
The writer, journalist and literary critic Giuseppe Antonio Borgese originally came from the town.
Catholic cardinal Mariano Rampolla was born in Polizzi Generosa. When Leo XIII died in 1903, it was widely expected that Rampolla would be elected pope. His candidacy gained momentum until the last moment when the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I imposed the veto jus exclusivae during the conclave.
Director Martin Scorsese's paternal grandparents emigrated from Polizzi Generosa. Scorsese is considered one of the most important film directors.
Filmmaker and musician Antonia Scarpa's family also came from the town.
Character actor Vincent Schiavelli moved to the town, where his grandfather lived, for the final years of his life. Schiavelli was also a food and cookbook writer who wrote about Polizzi Generosa and his roots in Many Beautiful Things: Stories and Recipes from Polizzi Generosa.[3] He was also buried there when he died.
Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to fly in space, was awarded honorary citizenship of Polizzi Generosa.
^Many Beautiful Things: stories and recipes from Polizzi Generosa by Vincent Schiavelli (2002 - ISBN0-7432-1528-1)
Sources
Maggio, Theresa (2002). The Stone Boudoir: Travels Through The Hidden Villages of Sicily. New York.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
Cutuli, Carmelo. Vincenzo Sellaro and the Sons of Italy in America. ISBN9798873018444.