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Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo

1770 – 1825

Spanish painter

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About Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo

Lived 1770 – 1825 (aged 54–55). Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo was a Spanish painter.

Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo, sometimes given as Francisca Meléndez de Múquiz (1770–1825), was a Spanish miniaturist and pastellist.

Meléndez y Durazzo was the daughter of José Agustín Meléndez, and was born in Cádiz. In 1794, she was appointed court painter. She died in Madrid.

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Important facts

Born
1770, Cádiz
Birth century
18th century
Died
1825, Madrid
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
Spain
Also known as
Francisca Efigenia Meléndez Durazzo, Francisca Eugenia Meléndez, Francisca Meléndez de Múquiz, Francisca Meléndez, Francisca Efigenia Meléndez, Francesca Efigenia Meléndez

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo?

Spanish painter (1770–1825)

When was Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo born?

Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo was born in 1770 in Cádiz.

When did Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo die?

Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo died in 1825 in Madrid.

What was Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo's occupation?

Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo was a painter.

What nationality was Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo?

Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo

· Wikidata: Q38437005

· DBpedia: Francisca Efigenia Meléndez y Durazzo

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