Isidoro Maggi

Maggi graduated in law from the University of Pisa. He practised as a lawyer first in Turin, in the office of Angelo Brofferio, and later in Rome.^[1] He was also active in journalism and business. As a lawyer, he became known for defending the Jurisdavidists during the Siena trial of 1879.^[1]

Maggi engaged in industrial entrepreneurship, particularly in the exploitation of mineral pigments and in wool processing. A notable example was the wool mill at Bagnoli, near Arcidosso, which used the water power of the Acqua d'Alto waterfall.^[1][2]

Maggi first stood for election to the Chamber of Deputies in 1874, obtaining 14.50% of the vote in the constituency of Scansano and failing to be elected. The elected candidate, Domenico Tonarelli, was appointed prefect in June 1876, and a by-election was held on 6 August 1876. Maggi won the seat with 62.68% of the vote, defeating Antonio De Witt.^[3]

At the subsequent general election in November 1876, Maggi was again elected; however, his election was annulled on 13 December 1876 due to formal irregularities. In the by-election held on 14 January 1877, he obtained 47.88% of the vote and was defeated by De Witt. Maggi stood again in the 1880 general election but was once more defeated by De Witt.^[3]

He later returned to Parliament, representing the constituency of Grosseto during the 15th legislature (1882–1884).^[4][5]

Maggi died in office on 11 August 1884 in his hometown.