Quick Facts About Giuseppe Verdi
- Born
- April 10, 1813
- Died
- January 27, 1901
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Italy
- Profession
- Composer
- Notable works
- La traviata
- Known for
- Aida, La traviata, Rigoletto, Nabucco, Il trovatore
- Spouse
- Margherita Barezzi
About Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was an Italian composer best known for his operas. He was born near Busseto, a small town in the modern province of Parma, to a family of moderate means, receiving a musical education with the help of a local patron named Antonio Barezzi.
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Awards & Honors
Order of Saint Stanislaus
Civil Order of Savoy
Order of the Medjidie
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph
