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Born	December 4, 1713 • Venice • Italy
Died	December 27, 1786 (aged 73) • Padua • Italy • (Anniversary in 2 days)
Notable Works	“Difesa di Dante”
Notable Family Members	brother Carlo, Conte Gozzi

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