Giacomo Casanova At age 49, the years of reckless living and the thousands of miles of travel had taken their toll. Casanova's smallpox scars, sunken cheeks, and hook nose became all the more noticeable. His easygoing manner was now more guarded. Prince Charles de Ligne, a friend (and uncle of his future employer), described him around 1784: Venice had changed for him. Casanova now had little money for gambling, few willing females worth pursuing, and few acquaintances to enliven his dull days. He heard of the death of his mother and, more paining, visited the deathbed of Bettina Gozzi, who had first
Notoreas casanova Notoreas casanova Notoreas casanova is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species has been classified as Nationally Vulnerable by the Department of Conservation. This species was first described in 2010 by Brian Patrick and Robert J.B. Hoare. The type specimen was collected by Patrick at Fortrose Spit in Southland on 24 January 1990. The type specimen is held at the New Zealand Arthropod Collection. The species is named after Giacomo Casanova. "N. casanova" larvae start off life yellow-green in colour. As they mature they have an orange head and turn a