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Ottavio Piccolomini-Pieri, duca d’Amalfi: Quick Facts

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Also Known As ReichfĂŒrst Piccolomini-Pieri
Born November 11, 1599 ‱ Florence ‱ Italy
Died August 11, 1656 (aged 56) ‱ Vienna
Role In Thirty Years’ War

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