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4 days ago · Pope Paul VI ( Latin: Paulus VI; Italian: Paolo VI; born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, Italian: [dʒoˈvanni batˈtista enˈriːko anˈtɔːnjo maˈriːa monˈtiːni]; 26 September 1897 – 6 August 1978) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 to his death on 6 August 1978.
5 days ago · Giovanni Battista Bugatti, born on March 6, 1779, in Senigallia, Marche, Papal States, served as the official executioner for the Papal States from 1796 to 1864. Known as Mastro Titta, a Roman nickname derived from ‘maestro di giustizia’ (master of justice), he began his career in executions at the age of 17 and continued for 68 years until ...
3 days ago · Pop. Stizzoso, mio stizzoso (translated as “Irritable, my irritable”) is a captivating aria from the opera La Serva Padrona composed by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi in 1733. The opera is a comic intermezzo, a short work performed between acts of a larger opera.
2 days ago · The Little Magician, given to him during his time in the state of New York, because of his smooth politics and short stature. [45] [46] Machiavellian Bellshazzar, given to him by detractors [47] Martin Van Ruin [43] The Master Spirit [43] Matty Van from "Tippecanoe Songs of 1840" [48]
4 days ago · Genealogy for Giovanni Battista Dolonia (deceased) family tree on Geni, with over 260 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. People Projects Discussions Surnames
5 days ago · Hi! Help us out with this name.My husbands middle name is Zarephes, It was also his grandfathers name they are Greek.We’d like to keep it going as a tradition-We like it for a boys name but we need a nickname because its a mouthful.The only...
5 days ago · Standing at 334 feet (102 meters), the Torre del Mangia is one of the tallest towers in Italy. Constructed in the mid-14th century, it earns its nickname “mangia” from its Giovanni di Balduccio, the tower’s first bell ringer. He was known for wasting away his earnings, which is aptly reflected in its name.
