Angiola Cimini, Marchesana della Petrella
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Angiola Cimini was the daughter of Italian
nobleman, Giuseppi Cimino, avvocato fiscale del real patrimonio, and of Anna d'Arieta-Crespo, member of a noble family from Castigliana. She is most famous due to her friendship with the philosopher Giambattista Vico
. He wrote a eulogy
for her funeral
in 1727 that is stated to be a "gem of eloquence", Angiola died at the age of 27. Sent to a school
for Spanish
noble ladies, Angiola was adored among her schoolmates for her ability to heal their ailments. She married to become the Marchesana della Petrella
.
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
nobleman, Giuseppi Cimino, avvocato fiscale del real patrimonio, and of Anna d'Arieta-Crespo, member of a noble family from Castigliana. She is most famous due to her friendship with the philosopher Giambattista Vico
Giambattista Vico
Giovanni Battista ' Vico or Vigo was an Italian political philosopher, rhetorician, historian, and jurist....
. He wrote a eulogy
Eulogy
A eulogy is a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially one recently deceased or retired. Eulogies may be given as part of funeral services. However, some denominations either discourage or do not permit eulogies at services to maintain respect for traditions...
for her funeral
Funeral
A funeral is a ceremony for celebrating, sanctifying, or remembering the life of a person who has died. Funerary customs comprise the complex of beliefs and practices used by a culture to remember the dead, from interment itself, to various monuments, prayers, and rituals undertaken in their honor...
in 1727 that is stated to be a "gem of eloquence", Angiola died at the age of 27. Sent to a school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
for Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
noble ladies, Angiola was adored among her schoolmates for her ability to heal their ailments. She married to become the Marchesana della Petrella
Petrella
Petrella may refer to:* Monte Petrella, a peak in the Aurunci Mountains in central Italy* Petrella Liri, a frazione in the Province of L'Aquila in Italy* Petrella Salto, a comune in the Province of Rieti in Italy...
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