Giacomo Puccini

About Giacomo Puccini

Birth Day: December 22, 1858
Birth Place: Lucca, Italy
Died On: Nov 29, 1924 (age 65)
Birth Sign: Capricorn

Giacomo Puccini Net Worth

Giacomo Puccini was born on December 22, 1858 in Lucca, Italy. Italian composer of operas 'La Boheme' and 'Madama Butterfly.' He was considered second only to Giuseppe Verdi in his day. He pioneered the verismo style.
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💰Giacomo Puccini Net worth: $3 Million

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About

Italian Composer of operas 'La Boheme' and 'Madama Butterfly.' He was considered second only to Giuseppe Verdi in his day. He pioneered the verismo style.

Before Fame

He saw a performance of Verdi's "Aida" and abandoned plans to become a church organist, choosing instead to become an opera Composer. His first opera "Le villi" was written in 1883.

Trivia

His plans to complete "Madama Butterfly" were impeded by a near-fatal car accident in which he was pinned underneath the car.

Family Life

He married Elvira Gemignani after her husband was murdered by one of his mistresses. She, however, did not escape the turmoil of infidelity, as Puccini himself was a known womanizer.

Associated With

He was briefly acquainted with Benito Mussolini, but never personally joined the fascist party, even though they made him an honorary member without his blessing.