About Franca Raimondi
Lived 1932 – 1988 (aged 56). Franca Raimondi was an Italian singer.
Franca Raimondi (8 July 1932 – 28 August 1988) was an Italian singer. She is best known for representing in the Eurovision Song Contest 1956 with the song "Aprite le finestre".
Biography Born in Monopoli, Province of Bari, Apulia, Raimondi studied operatic singing and foreign languages. In 1955, Raimondi was among the winners of a RAI contest of new voices and got the chance to perform at the 1956 edition of the Sanremo Music Festival, which she eventually won with the song "Aprite le finestre". on 28 August 1988, at the age of 56.
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Who was Franca Raimondi?
Italian singer (1932-1988)
When was Franca Raimondi born?
Franca Raimondi was born on 8 July 1932 in Monopoli.
When did Franca Raimondi die?
Franca Raimondi died on 28 August 1988 in Monopoli.
What was Franca Raimondi's occupation?
Franca Raimondi was a singer.
What nationality was Franca Raimondi?
Franca Raimondi was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franca Raimondi. https://biography.guide/franca-raimondi/
MLA: "Franca Raimondi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franca-raimondi/.
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