Febo di Poggio

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Who is Febo di Poggio?

Febo di Poggio was an Italian model, with whom the artist Michelangelo had a relationship. Michelangelo called Febo "that little blackmailer." Febo adopted him as his "honorary father" and sought money, clothes and gifts. The relationship lasted through 1533-34, and ended when Michelangelo found out that he had betrayed him.

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on July 23, 2013

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