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Luciano Pavarotti
(Italian Operatic Tenor Regarded as the 'King of the High Cs')
Luciano Pavarotti
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 12, 1935
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: September 6, 2007

Luciano Pavarotti was an operatic tenor who went on to become one of the most loved and acclaimed tenors of all time. Nicknamed the King of the High Cs, Pavarotti is regarded as one of the best tenors of the 20th century. Also a well-known humanitarian, Luciano Pavarotti hosted annual charity concerts to raise money for various UN causes.

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Gabriele Amorth
(Italian Catholic Priest)
Gabriele Amorth
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: May 1, 1925
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: September 16, 2016

Exorcist and Catholic priest Gabriele Amorth had been in charge of countless exorcisms in his career of over 6 decades. The founder-president of the International Association of Exorcists, he had also penned a few books on his experiences as an exorcist and had been part of World War II, too.

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Alfredo Ferrari
(Engineer)
Alfredo Ferrari
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: January 19, 1932
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: June 30, 1956
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Mirella Freni
(Italian Operatic Soprano)
Mirella Freni
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: February 27, 1935
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: February 9, 2020

Mirella Freni was an Italian operatic soprano who appeared at famous international opera houses over the course of her career, which spanned 50 years. Mirella Freni achieved international fame at the popular Glyndebourne Festival, where she performed as Adina in L'elisir d'amore and as Zerlina in Don Giovanni.

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Massimo Bottura
(Restaurateur)
Massimo Bottura
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Listed In: Food Experts
Birthdate: September 30, 1962
Sun Sign: Libra
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Mary of Modena
(Queen Consort of England, Scotland and Ireland (1685 - 1688))
Mary of Modena
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Birthdate: October 5, 1658
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: May 7, 1718

Mary of Modena, the second wife of King James II of England, who was also James VII of Scotland, reigned as the queen of England, Ireland, and Scotland. It is believed she induced James to escape to France during the Glorious Revolution, when William of Orange invaded England.

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Francis V, Duke of Modena
(Prince)
Francis V, Duke of Modena
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: June 1, 1819
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: November 20, 1875
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Gabriele Falloppio
(One of the Most Important Anatomists and Physicians of the 16th Century)
Gabriele Falloppio
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1523 AD
Died: October 9, 1562

Sixteenth-century Italian anatomist Gabriele Falloppio was also a Catholic priest. Of his many discoveries, the most well-known are the tubes which link the ovaries to the uterus, named fallopian tubes. He was also the first to offer written description of a condom as a protective measure against syphilis.

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Benjamin Mascolo
(Italian Pop Singer)
Benjamin Mascolo
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: June 20, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini

Benjamin Mascolo is an Italian singer best known for being one half of the popular musical duo Benji & Fede. The duo became a household name in Italy after the release of their breakthrough single Tutta d'un fiato. Benjamin Mascolo is also popular on social media platforms; his Instagram account has more than a million followers.

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Stefano Modena
(Italian Formula One driver)
Stefano Modena
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 12, 1963
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Luca Cadalora
(Italian Former Professional Motorcycle Racer)
Luca Cadalora
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 17, 1963
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Archduke Ferdinand Karl Viktor of Austria-Este
(Politician)
Archduke Ferdinand Karl Viktor of Austria-Este
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 20, 1821
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: December 15, 1849
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Maria Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Massa
(Queen)
Maria Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Massa
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Birthdate: April 7, 1750
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: November 14, 1829

Maria Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Massa was the wife of Archduke Ferdinand, who was the son of Maria Theresa, the Empress of Austria. Her marriage was a political alliance, aiming at strengthening bonds between Austria and Italy. She and Ferdinand formed the House of Austria-Este.

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Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Este
(Princess)
Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Este
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 14, 1817
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: March 25, 1886
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Giovanni Bononcini
(Composer)
Giovanni Bononcini
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 18, 1670
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: July 9, 1747
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Ercole III d'Este, Duke of Modena
(Duke)
Ercole III d'Este, Duke of Modena
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 22, 1727
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: October 14, 1803
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Francesco Guccini
(Singer-songwriter)
Francesco Guccini
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 14, 1940
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Guarino Guarini
(Italian Architect of the Piedmontese Baroque)
Guarino Guarini
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Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: January 17, 1624
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: March 6, 1683
A major influence on European Baroque architects, Guarino Guarini was not just a talented architect but also a mathematician and a priest. He had also penned books on architecture, astronomy, and mathematics, such as Euclides adauctus, and built buildings such as royal palaces, castles, churches, and chapels.
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Erika Piancastelli
(Softball player)
Erika Piancastelli
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 20, 1996
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Niccolò dell'Abate
(Painter)
Niccolò dell'Abate
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Birthdate: 1512 AD
Died: 1571 AD
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Orazio Vecchi
(Composer)
Orazio Vecchi
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 6, 1550
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: February 19, 1605
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Giovanni Battista Amici
(Italian Astronomer, Microscopist, and Botanist Best Known for Invention of the 'Achromatic Lens')
Giovanni Battista Amici
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Birthdate: March 25, 1786
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: April 10, 1863

Italian astronomer, microscopist and botanist Giovanni Battista Amici is best-remembered for effecting significant improvements in mirrors of reflecting telescopes and development of microscope. His subjects of studies included the satellites of Jupiter and double stars in astronomy and infusoria and fructification of plants in biology. He invented dipleidoscope and direct vision prism and was the first to discover pollen tubes.

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Lodovico Castelvetro
(Writer)
Lodovico Castelvetro
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Birthdate: 1505 AD
Died: February 21, 1571
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Domenico Lorenzo Ponziani
(Chess player, Writer)
Domenico Lorenzo Ponziani
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 9, 1719
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: July 15, 1796
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Alessandro Tassoni
(Author)
Alessandro Tassoni
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 28, 1565
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: April 25, 1635
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Nicola Fabrizi
(Patriot)
Nicola Fabrizi
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 4, 1804
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: March 31, 1885
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Andrea Nannini
(Italian Volleyball Player)
Andrea Nannini
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 12, 1944
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: March 1, 2021
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)