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Also Known As	Il Lasca • The Roach • Leuciscus
Born	March 22, 1503 • Florence • Italy
Died	February 18, 1584 (aged 80) • Florence • Italy
Founder	Crusca Academy
Notable Works	“Le Cene”
Movement / Style	bernesco

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Cesare Pavese

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Dino Buzzati

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Pietro Aretino

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Gian Giorgio Trissino

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Giambattista Giraldi

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Francesco Berni

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