- Born
- October 21, 1847
- Died
- September 1, 1906 (aged 58)
- Known as
- librettist, poet, writer, playwright, stage actor, actor
Giuseppe Giacosa was an Italian poet, playwright and librettist. Regarded at the turn of the 20th century as one of Italy's leading playwrights, Giacosa is remembered chiefly for his association with Puccini in double harness with the librettist Luigi Illica.
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