Giuseppe Giacosa: Quick Facts

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Born	October 21, 1847 • Italy
Died	September 1, 1906 (aged 58) • Italy
Notable Works	“La Bohème” • “Madama Butterfly” • “Manon Lescaut” • “Tosca”

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