Giulio Caccini
Born: 8th October 1551, Lazio, Italy
Died: 10th December 1618, Florence, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Giulio Romolo Caccini (also Giulio Romano) was an Italian composer, teacher, singer, instrumentalist and writer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He was one of the founders of the genre of opera, and one of the most influential creators of the new Baroque style. He was also the father of the composer Francesca Caccini and the singer Settimia Caccini.
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