Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label 1466. Show all posts

Showing posts with label 1466. Show all posts

30 November 2018

Andrea Doria – Admiral

Military commander with outstanding tactical talent Andrea Doria's portrait was painted by Sebastiano del Piombo in around 1526 ...

29 November 2018

Agostino Chigi - banker and arts patron

Nobleman from Siena became one of Europe’s richest men A Roman coin bearing the image of Agostino Chigi, who was one of the 16th centu...

13 December 2015

Donatello – Renaissance sculptor

Work by prolific artist still on display for all to see Early Renaissance sculptor Donatello died on this day in Florence in 1466. Gen...

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