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Rizzio

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Riz·zio  (rts-, rtts-), David 1533?-1566.
Italian musician and secretary to Mary Queen of Scots. His closeness to the queen prompted the jealous Lord Darnley and other Scottish noblemen to murder him.
Rizzio [ˈrɪtsɪəʊ], Riccio
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(Biographies / Rizzio, David (?1533-1566) M, Italian, MUSIC: musician, MISC: courtier) David. ?1533-66, Italian musician and courtier who became the secretary and favourite of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was murdered at the instigation of a group of nobles, including Mary's husband, Darnley


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