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Also Known As Enrico Giuseppe Giovanni Boito • Tobia Gorrio
Born February 24, 1842 • Padua • Italy
Died June 10, 1918 (aged 76) • Milan • Italy
Notable Works “Mefistofele” • “Nerone” • “Simon Boccanegra”

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