Francesco Scipione, marchese di Maffei: Quick Facts

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Born	June 1, 1675 • Verona • Italy
Died	February 11, 1755 (aged 79) • Verona • Italy
Notable Works	“A Compleat History of the Ancient Amphitheatres and in particular that of Verona” • “Merope”

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