About Melchiorre Murenu
Lived 1803 – 1854 (aged 51). Melchiorre Murenu was an Italian poet.
Melchiorre Murenu (Macomer 1803 – 1854) was a blind Sardinian poet. He is known as the "Homer of Sardinia" because (like Homer) he was blind.
At the age of three he became blind from smallpox.
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Who was Melchiorre Murenu?
Italian poet (1803–1854)
When was Melchiorre Murenu born?
Melchiorre Murenu was born on 3 March 1803 in Macomer.
When did Melchiorre Murenu die?
Melchiorre Murenu died on 21 October 1854 in Macomer.
What was Melchiorre Murenu's occupation?
Melchiorre Murenu was a poet.
What nationality was Melchiorre Murenu?
Melchiorre Murenu was Italian.
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· Wikipedia: Melchiorre Murenu
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