Giacomo Boncompagni
Deceased Person
1548 – 1612
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Who was Giacomo Boncompagni?
Giacomo Boncompagni was an Italian feudal lord of the 16th century, the illegitimate son of Pope Gregory XIII. He was also Duke of Sora, Aquino, Arce and Arpino, and Marquess of Vignola.
A member of the Boncompagni family, he was a patron of arts and culture. Pierluigi da Palestrina dedicated to him the first book of Madrigals. He was also a friend of another composer, Vincenzo Ruffo. He was also a lover of the theatre and of chess.
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- Born
- May 8, 1548
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- Lived in
- Bologna
- Died
- Aug 18, 1612
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on July 23, 2013
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