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Who was the Baroque era architect of the 17th Century who
built the Church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza in Rome?

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   Francesco Borromini

Your answer was: Francesco Borromini.
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Answer: Francesco Borromini was the Baroque era architect who built the Church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza in Rome between 1652 and 1672. The church is widely regarded a masterpiece of Roman Baroque architecture. Pope Alexander VII, who ascended the throne in 1665, was passionate about art and the years of his pontificate were dedicated to the Baroque transformation of Rome.

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Pope Alexander VII & Francesco Borromini
350th Anniversary Of Death
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