Francesco Saverio Bartoli (1745â€"1806) was an Italian actor born in
Bologna, playwright, and writer. He is most remembered today for his
biographical dictionary, Notizie istoriche de' comici italiani. It was
the first serious attempt to document the lives and works of Italian
actors from the commedia dell'arte in 1550 through the late 18th
century and is still considered one of the most important sources of
information about the Italian theatrical profession during that
period.Francesco first directed amateur improvising groups and further
directed minor professional companies, and finally joined the major
troupe led by Petro Rossi. He married a leading actress Teodora Ricci
in 1769. After two years later, Francesco and his wife joined an
important company during those years, which was led by Antonio Sacco.
Bologna, playwright, and writer. He is most remembered today for his
biographical dictionary, Notizie istoriche de' comici italiani. It was
the first serious attempt to document the lives and works of Italian
actors from the commedia dell'arte in 1550 through the late 18th
century and is still considered one of the most important sources of
information about the Italian theatrical profession during that
period.Francesco first directed amateur improvising groups and further
directed minor professional companies, and finally joined the major
troupe led by Petro Rossi. He married a leading actress Teodora Ricci
in 1769. After two years later, Francesco and his wife joined an
important company during those years, which was led by Antonio Sacco.
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