Giuseppe Sacconi
Giuseppe Sacconi (Montalto delle Marche, 5 July 1854 - 23 September 1905) was an Italian architect. He is best known as the designer of the monument of Vittorio Emanuele II, in the centre of Rome. Following the prestigious commission, he became one of the protagonists of the artistic culture of post-unification Italy, which was then engaged in heated debates aimed at creating a "national style". He was also a restorer of some famous monuments.
Giuseppe Sacconi | |
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| Born | 5 July 1854 |
| Died | 23 September 1905 (aged 51) Collegigliato, Pistoia |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Architecture |
| Movement | neoclassicism |
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