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Agostino Chigi

Type Figure Region Italy Time 1466–1520 Also known as Chigi

One of the wealthiest Renaissance Italian bankers, he founded the Chigi financial network, lent heavily to the papacy and patronized Raphael.

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  1. 1511–1520Rome · LazioUnder Leo X he provided large-scale financial support to the papacy, built and decorated the Chigi villa in Trastevere (the Farnesina), funded Raphael's frescoes, and died in April 1520.

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