Fortiguerra

Fortiguerra, NICCOLO, an Italian poet, was born at Pistoia in 1674. He proceeded to Rome at an early period, and was speedily raised to the dignity of bishop and papal chamberlain by Clement XI. The greater part of his attention was given to letters; but he is now remembered only as the author of a satirical epic entitled Il Riceiardetto (1738), which is praised by his countrymen for its natural humour, grace of style, and elegance of versification. The best edition is one published at Milan in 3 vols. in 1813. Fortiguerra died at Rome, 17th February 1735.