Giacomo Boncompagni | |
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| Born | 8 May 1548 |
| Died | 18 August 1612 (aged 64) |
| Spouse | Costanza Sforza |
| Parent(s) | Pope Gregory XIII Maddalena Fulchini |
Giacomo Boncompagni (also Jacopo Boncompagni; 8 May 1548 – 18 August 1612) was an Italian feudal lord of the 16th century, the illegitimate son of Pope Gregory XIII (Ugo Boncompagni).[1] He was also Duke of Sora, Aquino, Arce and Arpino, and Marquess of Vignola.[2]
A member of the Boncompagni family, he was a patron of arts and culture. Pierluigi da Palestrina dedicated to him the first book of Madrigals. He was also a friend of another composer, Vincenzo Ruffo. He was also a lover of the theatre and of chess.
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