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1642 in Italy

Explore 3 historical events and records for Italy in 1642.

Historical records for Italy in 1642

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January

Death of Galilei Galileo

Galileo, Galilei · Science / Astronomy

Death of Galilei Galileo

Other events (month unknown)

Coronation of Poppea Venice

Monteverdi, Claudio · Arts / Opera

Claudio Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea was first presented in Venice, exploring imperial ambition, desire and political power.

LIncoronazione Di Poppea

Monteverdi, Claudio · Arts / Classical Music

Composes, "LIncoronazione Di Poppea"

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