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Giovan Battista Ridolfi

A member of the Ridolfi family, possibly involved in politics.

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Also known as Battista Ridolfi, Ridolfi

First appearance: xxxv what florence was thinking of

Giovan Battista Ridolfi first appears in 0038 xxxv what florence was thinking of.

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BFBratti Ferrave…LTLorenzo Tornab…NMNiccolò Machia…FCFrancesco CeiTMTito MelemaGBGiovan Battista Rido…

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