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Baffo, Giorgio, 1694-1768 (poet)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1694 - 1768

Biography

Giorgio Baffo (1694-1768), poet, was born in Venice of an ancient family. In his works he attacked the city and the clergy. The erotic nature of his poems meant that they were not published while he was alive. He died in Venice in 1768.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

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Giorgio Baffo: Poesia fisico-naturale

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6873
Scope and Contents

Written in the hand of P. C. Montchaussé, 212 folios.

Dates: 1792
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