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Gian Giorgio Trissino, Italian linguist, poet, and playwright was born in 1478, while Kilian, Irish bishop died in 689.
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Born on July 8
- 1478 — Gian Giorgio Trissino, Italian linguist, poet, and playwright (died 1550)
- 1528 — Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy (died 1580)
- 1538 — Alberto Bolognetti, Roman Catholic cardinal (died 1585)
Died on July 8
- 689 — Kilian, Irish bishop
- 810 — Pepin of Italy, son of Charlemagne (born 773)
- 873 — Gunther, archbishop of Cologne
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for July 8
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