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Francesco Francia

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read · 1450–1517 · Italian painter (1450-1517)

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Biography Francesco Francia (1450–1517) — Italian painter (1450-1517). Francesco Francia worked as painter, type designer, medalist, goldsmith and artist and is associated with Lordship of Bologna and Papal States. Their documented life spans the years 1450 to 1517; born and died in Bologna. Disciplines painter,…

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Francesco Francia (1450–1517) — Italian painter (1450-1517).

Francesco Francia worked as painter, type designer, medalist, goldsmith and artist and is associated with Lordship of Bologna and Papal States. Their documented life spans the years 1450 to 1517; born and died in Bologna.

Disciplines painter, type designer, medalist, goldsmith, artist
Born 1450, Bologna
Died 1517, Bologna
Nationality Lordship of Bologna, Papal States

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