Born in 1712, Francesco Guardi remained in Venice throughout his life and painted a city in decline, depicting both its backwaters and famous landmarks in a rougher, more melancholic style.

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Died 17Apr1794 the pioneering French midwife, Angélique du Coudray. Born in 1712, the same year as the King of Prussia (Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great) and the Enlightenment ... https://t.co/kYW0PXzXRy

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