comte Pierre Paul Raoul Colonna de Cesari-Rocca

Born in 1864 and died in 1922, this French author is best known for writing about Corsica. Library records and later references to his work show him publishing under the name Raoul Colonna de Cesari-Rocca, and his books include studies of Corsican history and noble families.

His work on Corsica was wide-ranging. He wrote Armorial corse and also co-wrote Histoire de Corse with Louis Villat, a sign of his lasting interest in the island’s political and cultural past. Other references connect him with literary and historical subjects beyond strict chronicle, including a book on the legendary Don Juan figure Miguel Mañara.

Today, he is remembered mainly as one of the writers who helped preserve and retell Corsica’s history for later readers. His books remain useful for anyone interested in the island’s traditions, lineages, and historical memory.