On this day in history: Jacopo Tiepolo, Doge of Venice, died
Jacopo Tiepolo, the 43rd Doge of Venice, served from 1229 until his abdication in 1249. He died shortly afterwards on 19th July of the same year.
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On this day in history: Giacomo Balla, artist, born
Giacomo Balla, born on 17th July 1871, in Turin, was a seminal figure in the development of Italian Futurism, an artistic and social movement that emphasised speed, technology, youth, and the power of modernity.
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On this day in history: sculptor Vicenzo Gemito born
Vincenzo Gemito, a renowned sculptor responsible for one of the statues adorning the western façade of the Royal Palace in Naples, was born on 16th July 1852.
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On this day in history: death of Eleonora di Garzia di Toledo
Duchess Eleonora of Toledo with her son Giovanni . Agnolo Bronzino , 1545
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On this day in history: Artemisia Gentileschi born
Artemisia Gentileschi, born on 8th July 1593 in Rome, is one of the most accomplished and influential painters of the Baroque period. She painted scenes from the Bible with dramatic realism, just as Caravaggio had. Her powerful works often show strong and suffering women from myths, allegories, and the Bible.
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On this day in history: Goffredo Mameli dies
Goffredo Mameli, a fervent follower of political revolutionary Giuseppe Mazzini and a supporter of the Risorgimento movement, is the author of the words to the Italian national anthem, “Fratelli d’Italia.” He died on 6th July 1849 in Rome.
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On this day in history: architect Ulisse Stacchini born
Ulisse Stacchini, born on 3rd July 1871, in Florence, was a prominent architect whose work left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of Italy, particularly in Milan. Known for his innovative and grandiose designs, Stacchini’s architectural prowess is best exemplified by his masterpieces, the Milano Centrale railway station and the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly […]
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On this day in history: English poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning dies in Florence
The English poetess, Elizabeth Barrett Browning died on 29th June 1861 in Florence.
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On this day in history: Death of Giorgio Vasari
Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter, architect, and writer, died on 27th June 1574. He is celebrated not just for his artistic contributions but for his monumental role in documenting the Renaissance.
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On this day in history: author Valerio Evangelisti born
Valerio Evangelisti, one of Italy’s most renowned contemporary authors was born in Bologna on 20th June 1952. Evangelisti’s career spanned several decades, during which he became a pivotal figure in Italian literature, particularly known for his “Nicolas Eymerich” series.
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