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Pietro Metastasio
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Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi (3 January 1698 – 12 April 1782), better known by his pseudonym of Pietro Metastasio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjɛːtro metaˈstaːzjo]), was an Italian poet and librettist, considered the most important writer of opera seria libretti.

Quick facts about Pietro Metastasio

  • Full name: Pietro Metastasio
  • Born: 1698-01-03
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q29473

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Who is Pietro Metastasio?

Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi (3 January 1698 – 12 April 1782), better known by his pseudonym of Pietro Metastasio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjɛːtro metaˈstaːzjo]), was an Italian poet and librettist, considered the most important writer of opera seria libretti..

What is Pietro Metastasio known for?

Pietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi (3 January 1698 – 12 April 1782), better known by his pseudonym of Pietro Metastasio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjɛːtro metaˈstaːzjo]), was an Italian poet and librettist, considered the most important writer of opera seria libretti..

When was Pietro Metastasio born?

Pietro Metastasio was born on 1698-01-03.

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