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Born February 25, 1707 • Venice • Italy
Died February 6, 1793 (aged 85) • Paris • France
Notable Works “I malcontenti” • “I pettegolezzi delle donne” • “Il vero amico” • “Mine Hostess” • “Pamela, A Comedy” • “The Fan” • “The Liar”

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