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Domenico Grimani
1461Feb, 19

Domenico Grimani

Domenico Grimani, Italian cardinal (d. 1523)
Domenico Grimani (19 February 1461 – 27 August 1523) was an Italian nobleman, theologian and cardinal. Like most noble churchman of his era Grimani was an ecclesiastical pluralist, holding numerous posts and benefices. Desiderius Erasmus dedicated to Grimani his Musica.

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