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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10 May 2018

Antonio Priuli - Doge of Venice

Doge clamped down on Spanish ‘spies’ Antonio Priuli rounded up hundreds of suspected Spanish plotters Antonio Priuli, who was the 94...

9 May 2018

Giovanni Paisiello - composer

Audience favourite with a jealous streak Giovanni Paisiello was one of the most popular Italian composers in the 18th century The co...

8 May 2018

Victor Amadeus I of Savoy

Duke’s French connection may have proved fatal Victor Amadeus ruled the Duchy of Savoy for seven years until his death Victor Amadeu...

7 May 2018

Domenico Bartolucci – composer

Talented musician served under six popes Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, director of the Sistine Chapel Ch...

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