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Vittoria Ligari | |
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| Born | February 14, 1713 |
| Died | October 9, 1783 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | Christian art |
Vittoria Ligari (14 February 1713 - 9 October 1783) was an Italian painter.
Vittoria Ligari was born in Milan, near San Babila, in February 1713. Her mother was Nunziata Steiningher and her father was Pietro Ligari. [1] She died in December 1783. [2]
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