Giambattista Giraldi

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Also Known As	Cinthio • Cinzio • Cynthius
Born	1504 • Ferrara • Italy
Died	December 30, 1573 (aged 69) • Ferrara • Italy
Notable Works	“Discorso delle comedie e delle tragedie” • “Ecatommiti” • “Egle” • “Ercole” • “Orbecche”

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