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Monticello and its reflection Some of the gardens on the property. Monticello (/ ˌ m ɒ n t ɪ ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / MON-tih-CHEL-oh) was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States.
The origins of Monticelli date back to at least the 10th century. In 1062 Carbone di Solfio gave his holdings in the castle at Monticello, a small local church, and land in an area called Tricagli, to Pietro, bishop of Teramo. A castle in the Monticelli area is also mentioned in 13th century documents.
Other Gods and Goddesses of Italian Mythology include: Aradia is a folk Goddess of witchcraft. Carmenta is the Goddess of spells, known for chanting incantations in verse to ease the pains of women in labor and children facing illness. Februus is the Italian God of purification who lives in the underworld.
After a long day, if he found himself in someone's apartment, he expected the residents to share their wine and food as a thank you for his important work. Most people appreciated Monaciello and generously offered what they had. However, if a family refused, Monaciello could become mean and spiteful, even returning later to steal their valuables.
Monticello is the name of Thomas Jefferson's estate near Charlottesville, Virginia in the United States. Monticello may also refer to: Places. France. ...
The descendants of Italian immigrants to the countries of North and South America, in many cases, still retain an appreciation of their Italian roots, culture and traditions. Italophilia is actively fostered by organizations such as the Order Sons of Italy in America , the National Italian American Foundation , the Dante Alighieri Society and ...
Italy's culture minister admitted in a tearful prime time TV interview to an affair with a woman who claimed to have been hired as an aide, in a case that is testing the solidity of Prime Minister ...
Monticello Brianza (Brianzöö: Muntisèll) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, located in Brianza about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Lecco.