Carnera is an Italian surname literally meaning

butcher A butcher is a person who may Animal slaughter, slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat, or participate within any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat and poultry for sale in retail or wholesale ...

. Notable people with the surname include: *

Luigi Carnera Luigi Carnera (born in Trieste April 14, 1875, died in Florence, July 30, 1962) was an Italian astronomer and mathematician. He discovered 16 minor planets in the early 20th century. The main-belt asteroid 39653 Carnera was named in his ...

(1875–1962), Italian astronomer *

Primo Carnera Primo Carnera (; 26 October 1906 – 29 June 1967) was an Italian professional boxer and wrestler who achieved international fame during the 1930s. He reigned as the boxing World Heavyweight Champion from 29 June 1933 to 14 June 1934. He won ...

(1906–1967), Italian boxer * Raimondo Carnera (1915–2002), Danish fencer * Carnera (footballer) (1908–1986), Brazilian footballer *

Paolo Carnera Paolo Carnera (born 2 April 1957) is an Italian film cinematographer. Life and career Born in Venice, Carnera attended the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome between 1980 and 1982, studying under Carlo Di Palma.Stefano Masi. ''Dizio ...

(born 1957), Italian film cinematographer

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