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Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Italian Renaissance composer (c. 1525–1594)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was born in 1525 in Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy and died on February 2, 1594.
Born
in 1525
Died: February 2, 1594
- Birthplace
- Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
- Birthplace detail
- Born at Palestrina
- Professions
- composer, organist, singer, chapelmaster, conductor, choir director, music educator
- Citizenship
- Italy, Papal States
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Questions people ask
Where was Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina born?
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was born in Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy.
When did Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina die?
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina died on February 2, 1594.