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Menzioni Onorifiche Dei Defunti, Ossia, Raccolta Di Elogi, Biografie, Lapidi, Necrologie, Poesie, Annunzi Spettanti A'distinti Defunti, Morti In Venezia, compiled by Giovanni Battista Contarini, is a collection of eulogies, biographies, epitaphs, obituaries, poems, and announcements pertaining to distinguished individuals who passed away in Venice during the year 1848 and subsequent years. This unique volume offers a glimpse into the lives and legacies of notable Venetians, preserving their memories through a variety of commemorative forms. A valuable historical resource, this book provides insights into Venetian society, culture, and the ways in which communities honored their deceased in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.