Francesca Alexander: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Esther Frances Alexander • Fanny Alexander
Born	February 27, 1837 • Boston • Massachusetts
Died	January 21, 1917 (aged 79) • Florence • Italy
Notable Works	“Roadside Songs of Tuscany”

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