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Prince Gesualdo of Venosa murders his wife and her lover.

Historical image related to Prince Gesualdo of Venosa murders his wife and her lover. from October 16, 1590

Carlo Gesualdo

Italian prince, composer and murderer (1566–1613)

Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa was an Italian nobleman and composer. Though both the Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza, he is better known for writing madrigals and pieces of sacred music that use a chromatic language not heard again until the late 19th century. He is also known for…
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October 16

Day of the year

October 16 is the 289th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 76 days remain until the end of the year.
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