About Francesco Regli
Lived 1802 – 1866 (aged 63–64). Francesco Regli was an Italian writer.
Francesco Regli (1802–1866) was an Italian writer best known today for his extensive biographical dictionary which chronicled the lives and careers of prominent figures in the performing arts in Italy from 1800 to 1860. Described as a "polygraph", Regli was also a poet, novelist, librettist, orator, theatre critic, and journalist. He was the founder and managing editor of several prominent journals of the time, including Il Pirata and Strenna Teatrale Europea.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francesco Regli?
Italian writer
When was Francesco Regli born?
Francesco Regli was born in 1802 in Milan.
When did Francesco Regli die?
Francesco Regli died in 1866 in Turin.
What was Francesco Regli's occupation?
Francesco Regli was a writer.
What nationality was Francesco Regli?
Francesco Regli was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francesco Regli. https://biography.guide/francesco-regli/
MLA: "Francesco Regli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francesco-regli/.
Chicago: "Francesco Regli." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francesco-regli/.
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