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Giovanni Poggio
1493Jan, 26

Giovanni Poggio

Giovanni Poggio, Italian cardinal and diplomat (d. 1556)
Giovanni Poggio (also written Poggi) (21 January 1493 – 12 February 1556) was an Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal. He is mainly known for the elaborate decorations he arranged for his residence, the Palazzo Poggi.

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