Birthdate: 1255 AD
Birthplace: Ravenna, Italy
Died: 1285 AD
Francesca da Rimini, a medieval noblewoman of Ravenna, met a tragic end at the hands of her husband, Giovanni Malatesta, upon discovery of her affair with his brother, Paolo Malatesta. She features in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, her story serving as a cautionary tale of forbidden love and betrayal. Francesca’s portrayal in literature has immortalized her as a symbol of passion and tragedy, resonating through the ages as a poignant figure in medieval history.
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