Della Casa, Giovanni, 1503-1556

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Dates:
Birth 1503-06-28
Death 1556-11-14
Italians,
Italian,

Biographical notes:

Author of Il Galateo (1558, part of Rime et Prose), the most popular courtesy book of the Renaissance intended specifically for children.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Venice, to Pietro Vettori, 1547 Nov. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270955844

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Subjects:

  • Etiquette
  • Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)

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Places:

  • Italy (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)

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