Paolo Emilio Besenzi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Italian painter (1608-1656)
Date of Birth: 21-Jul-1608
Place of Birth: Reggio nell’Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Date of Death: 16-Feb-1656
Profession: painter
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Paolo Emilio Besenzi
- Paolo Emilio Besenzi (1608–1656) was an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect of the 17th century, born and active in Reggio Emilia.
- He lived and worked as a painter, sculptor and architect in Reggio Emilia in the first half of the 17th century.
- According to Tiraboschi he was sent to France for a short time, at the court of Louis XIII, who would have named him a knight.
- He trained with Francesco Albani, and was a friend and companion of Lionello Spada.
- He was buried in the now demolished church of Santa Maria Maddalena, for which he designed the main altar.
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