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Name Origin

Piero is an Italian given name, a diminutive form of Pietro, which itself is the Italian equivalent of Peter. Peter is derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

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Famous People

Piero della Francesca (1415-1492)

Painter

  • Early Renaissance painter known for his frescoes and paintings
  • Master of perspective and composition

Piero Sraffa (1898-1983)

Economist

  • Influential economist who contributed to Cambridge economics
  • Known for his work on the theory of production and value

Piero Manzoni (1933-1963)

Artist

  • Italian Arte Povera artist known for his conceptual and provocative works
  • Famous for pieces like 'Artist's Shit'