Francesco Laparelli | |
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| Born | 5 April 1521 |
| Died | 20 October 1570 (aged 49) Kingdom of Candia (modern Crete) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Military engineer |
| Known for | Construction of Valletta |
Francesco Laparelli da Cortona (5 April 1521 – 20 October 1570) was an Italian architect. He was an assistant of Michelangelo, and later was sent by the Pope to supervise the construction of Valletta in Malta.[1]
- ^ Gallagher 2011, p. 88-89.