Luciano Petech (1914–2010) was a renowned orientalist and historian of religions, serving as Professor of East Asian History at the University of Rome from 1955 to 1984. He is considered the most famous student of Giuseppe Tucci.
Donation and Cataloging
Upon his passing, Petech’s personal library was donated to the department and is now almost entirely cataloged, thanks in part to the collaboration of Prof. Elena de Rossi Filibeck.
Further Reading
📖 Prof. Elena de Rossi Filibeck authored the essay "Il contributo di Luciano Petech alla storia del Tibet" (Rivista degli Studi Orientali, New Series, Vol. 78, Fasc. 1/2, 2004, pp. 25–39), which includes a detailed bibliography of his scholarly work.