Lorenzo da Ponte (sep 1, 1749 – feb 1, 1838)
Description:
an Italian, later American opera librettist, poet and Roman Catholic priest. He wrote the libretti for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart's most celebrated operas, Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro and Così fan tutte.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 1, 1749
feb 1, 1838
~ 88 years