Born Maffeo Barberini in 1568, he served as pope from 1623 until his death in 1644; he was the last pope to expand the papal territory by force of arms. He is also remembered as an early supporter of Galileo Galilei. Rare manuscript DS in Italian, signed “M. Card Barberini,” one page, 8 x 10.75, January 5, 1622. Letter to Cosimo Baroncelli, the right-hand-man of Don Giovanni de' Medici, illegitimateson of Cosimo I de' Medici. He expresses his regret for the death of Don Giovanni, who he appreciated very much. He sends thanks and reciprocates the good wishes for Christmas 1621. In very good to fine condition, with areas of ink erosion affecting both the text and the signature.
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