Piacenza

Piacenza (Piasëinsa in the Piacentine dialect) is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, of approximately 104,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the province of Piacenza.

Famous inhabitants

The Guadagnini family of luthiers (makers of violins and other string instruments), beginning in the 18th century, were among the most renowned residents of Piacenza. Of these, Giovanni Battista Guadagnini (G. B. Guadagnini) (1711-1786) is the most famous, considered to have been one of the greatest violin makers in history.

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Guadagnini - Luthier - 1711 - 1786

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The Italian American chef Hector Boiardi (1897-1985), better known as "Chef Boyardee," was born in Piacenza and immigrated to the United States in 1915, eventually acquiring fame for his eponymous franchise of food products.

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Hector Boiardi - United States - 1915

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