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Maria de Cardona

Maria de Cardona or Maria Folch de Cardona (1509, probably in Naples – 9 March 1563, Naples) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was from the Folch de Cardona family. De Cardona was the Countess of Avellino, Marquise of Padula, and Baroness of Candida and habitually lived in the Irpinia castle.

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Name
Maria de Cardona
Born
1509
Birthplace
Naples, Kingdom of Naples
Died
9 March 1563
Occupation
Noblewoman
Languages
Italian

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Maria de Cardona or Maria Folch de Cardona (1509, probably in Naples – 9 March 1563, Naples) was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was from the Folch de Cardona family. De Cardona was the Countess of Avellino, Marquise of Padula, and Baroness of Candida and habitually lived in the Irpinia castle.

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