He was born in Porto Azzurro on the Isle of Elba and began his education in Gaeta where his father was the military commandant at the time.
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The island is connected to the mainland via the three ferry companies, Toremar, Moby Lines and Blunavy, all offering routes between Piombino and Portoferraio, the capital located in the north, Cavo, Rio Marina and Porto Azzurro, on the east coast of the island.