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Matteo Bandello
1485 – 1561
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMatteo Bandello was an Italian writer, soldier, Dominican friar and bishop, best known for his novellas. His collection of 214 novellas made him the most popular short-story writer of his day.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1485
Castelnuovo Scrivia
Date of death
January 1, 1561
Agen
Citizenship
France
Occupations & fields
Catholic priestpoetwriterCatholic bishopshort story writer
- Field and occupation
- italský básník a spisovatel
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