Rizzio

[ rit-see-oh, reet-; Italian reet-tsyaw ]

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noun

Da·vid [dah, -veed], 1533?–66, Italian musician: private foreign secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots 1564–66.

Rizzio

/ ˈrɪtsɪəʊ /

RizzioDavid?15331566MItalianMUSIC: musicianMISC: courtier David . ?1533–66, Italian musician and courtier who became the secretary and favourite of Mary, Queen of Scots. He was murdered at the instigation of a group of nobles, including Mary's husband, Darnley

It may become you to remember that the death of the minion, Rizzio, cost the house of Ruthven its head and leader.

Rizzio, says the chronicle, 'was dressed in a loose dressing-gown of furred damask, with hose of russet velvet.'

Her French secretary was one David Rizzio, who was possessed of musical talents, and to whom she became much attached.

This French secretary went home, and Mary appointed Rizzio to take his place.

Rizzio increased the difficulty by not acting with the reserve and prudence which his delicate situation required.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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