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Name Origin

Pietro is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of Peter. It originates from the Greek name Πέτρος (Petros), meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

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Famous People

Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945)

Composer

  • Known for his operas, particularly 'Cavalleria Rusticana'
  • Won the Sonzogno competition with 'Cavalleria Rusticana'

Pietro Perugino (1445-1523)

Painter

  • Leading figure in the Umbrian school of painting
  • Known for frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and the Church of San Francesco al Monte, Perugia

Pietro Aretino (1492-1556)

Writer, Satirist

  • Known for his scandalous and satirical writings
  • Influential figure in the Italian Renaissance

Pietro Annigoni (1910-1988)

Painter

  • Known for his portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John XXIII