About Ascanio Trombetti
Lived 1544 – 1590 (aged 45–46). Ascanio Trombetti was an Italian composer.
Ascanio Trombetti (bapt. 27 November 1544 – 20/21 September 1590) was an Italian composer.
He was born in Bologna as a son of Astore Cavallari. In his family, the surname Trombetti was used because of the great ability of its members in playing wind instruments.
In 1590, he was murdered by his lover's husband.
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Who was Ascanio Trombetti?
Italian composer (1544-1590)
When was Ascanio Trombetti born?
Ascanio Trombetti was born in 1544 in Bologna.
When did Ascanio Trombetti die?
Ascanio Trombetti died on 20 September 1590 in Bologna.
What was Ascanio Trombetti's occupation?
Ascanio Trombetti was a composer.
What nationality was Ascanio Trombetti?
Ascanio Trombetti was Italian.
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