Matteo Maria Boiardo, count di Scandiano

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Born	May 1440 or May 1441 • Papal States
Died	December 19, 1494 (aged 54) • Reggio nell’Emilia • Italy
Notable Works	“Amorum libri tres” • “Orlando innamorato”

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