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Angelo Beolco

Italian dramatist · Writers · Lived 1496 to 1542 · aged 46

Angelo Beolco, better known by the nickname Ruzzante or Ruzante, was a Venetian (Paduan) actor and playwright. He is famous for his rustic comedies, written mostly in the Paduan dialect of the Venetian language, featuring a peasant called "Ruzzante".

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Those plays paint a vivid picture of Paduan country life in the 16th century.

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1496 to 1542 · aged 46