Born at Cortemaggiore, Piacenza, he studied mathematics and natural philosophy, first at Parma and then at the University of Bologna, where he obtained his degree ad honorem in 1845.
He also was commissioned by the Ospizi civili of Cortemaggiore to paint a Resurrection of Christ found in the chapel of the Suffrage.
San Pietro in Cerro borders the following municipalities: Caorso, Cortemaggiore, Monticelli d'Ongina, Villanova sull'Arda.
Silvio Angelo Pio Oddi (14 November 1910 in Morfasso, near Piacenza, Italy – 29 June 2001 in Cortemaggiore) was a diplomat in the service of the Holy See and a cardinal.
Villanova sull'Arda borders the following municipalities: Besenzone, Busseto, Castelvetro Piacentino, Cortemaggiore, Monticelli d'Ongina, Polesine Parmense, San Pietro in Cerro, Stagno Lombardo.