Rizzio
Da·vid [dah-veed], /ˈdɑ vid/, 1533?–66, Italian musician: private foreign secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots 1564–66.
- Also Riccio.
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How to use Rizzio in a sentence
It may become you to remember that the death of the minion, Rizzio, cost the house of Ruthven its head and leader.
The Abbot | Sir Walter ScottRizzio, says the chronicle, 'was dressed in a loose dressing-gown of furred damask, with hose of russet velvet.'
The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago | Arthur Conan DoyleHer French secretary was one David Rizzio, who was possessed of musical talents, and to whom she became much attached.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 of 8 | VariousThis French secretary went home, and Mary appointed Rizzio to take his place.
Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History | Jacob AbbottRizzio increased the difficulty by not acting with the reserve and prudence which his delicate situation required.
Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History | Jacob Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for Rizzio
Riccio
/ (ˈrɪtsɪəʊ) /
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
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