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Giovanni Battista Pigna

Pigna, Giovanni Battista 1 linked works
Italy 1530 - 1575mid-16th century

Ferrarese man of letters, court official, historian, and political figure at the Este court. Though best known for literary and historical works, he also appears in the martial bibliography because his writings intersect with chivalric, ceremonial, and courtly culture relevant to duels, tournaments, and noble conduct.

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Previous Authority Sebastiano Fausto da Longiano Next Authority Antonio Possevino
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Authorized nameGiovanni Battista Pigna
Sort namePigna, Giovanni Battista
Given namesGiovanni Battista
Family namePigna
Birth year1530
Death year1575
Floruitmid-16th century
NationalityItaly
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In the present project he should be treated as a literary and court-cultural author rather than as a fencing master.

Sources: [Treccani: Pigna, Giovan Battista](https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/giovan-battista-pigna/) | [Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek: Giovan Battista Pigna](https://www.deutsche-digitale-bibliothek.de/person/gnd/118821504)
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