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Gianni Versace: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born December 2, 1946 • Reggio di Calabria • Italy
Died July 15, 1997 (aged 50) • Miami Beach • Florida
Notable Family Members sister Donatella Versace

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Giambattista Bodoni
Italian printer
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Sir Cecil Beaton
British photographer and costume and production designer
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Erté
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Pierre Cardin
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Italian theatrical designer
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Raphael: The Grand Duke's Madonna
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Duccio: The Virgin Enthroned with the Child, Surrounded by the Patrons of Siena, Angels, and Saints
Duccio
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Paolo Uccello
Italian painter
Donatella Versace poses in a red off-the-shoulder gown with long wavy blonde hair and gold hoop earrings against a red and yellow backdrop.
Donatella Versace
Italian fashion designer
The Diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia, 1952
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Antonio Salviati
Italian glassmaker
Beccafumi, Domenico: A Philosopher
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Giuseppe Mario Bellanca
American aeronautical designer
Cavaliere D'Arpino: Martyrdom of Saint Margaret
Cavaliere D’Arpino
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Paolo Venini
Italian glassmaker
Baroque chair
Andrea Brustolon
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French architect
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