Margherita is an Italian feminine

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. It also is a

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. As a word, in Italian it means " daisy".

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Margherita Aldobrandini Margherita Aldobrandini (29 March 1588 — 9 August 1646), was an Italian noblewoman member of the Aldobrandini family and by marriage Duchess consort of Parma and Piacenza during 1600–1622. She was also Regent of both Duchies during 1626–1628 ...

(1588–1646), Duchess consort of Parma *

Margherita de' Medici Margherita de' Medici (31 May 1612 – 6 February 1679) was Duchess of Parma and Piacenza by her marriage to Odoardo Farnese, Duke of Parma. Margherita was regent of Piacenza in 1635, and regent of the entire duchy from 1646 until 1648 during ...

(1612–1679), Duchess of Parma and Piacenza *

Margherita Maria Farnese Margherita Maria Farnese (24 November 1664 – 17 June 1718) was an Italian noblewoman born into the House of Farnese. She was the Duchess of Modena and Reggio by marriage to her first cousin Francesco II d'Este, Duke of Modena. Her niece was ...

(1664–1718), Duchess of Modena and Reggio *

Princess Margherita of Bourbon-Parma Princess Margherita of Bourbon-Parma ( it, Margherita Maria Teresa Enrichetta, Principessa di Parma; 1 January 1847 – 29 January 1893) was the eldest child and daughter of Charles III, Duke of Parma and Princess Louise Marie Thérèse of Fr ...

(1847–1893) *

Margherita of Savoy Margherita of Savoy (''Margherita Maria Teresa Giovanna''; 20 November 1851 – 4 January 1926) was Queen of Italy by marriage to Umberto I. Life Early life Margherita was born to Prince Ferdinand of Savoy, Duke of Genoa and Princess Elisabeth ...

(1851–1926), former Queen Consort of Italy and wife of Umberto I *

Margherita, Archduchess of Austria-Este Margherita, Archduchess of Austria-Este ( Princess Margherita of Savoy-Aosta, 7 April 1930 – 10 January 2022) was an Italian princess, the first-born child of Amedeo, 3rd Duke of Aosta, and Princess Anne d'Orléans. Biography Margherita, bor ...

(born 1930) *

Margherita Bagni Margherita Bagni (pseudonym of Margherita Maria Bagna; 21 February 1902 – 2 July 1960) was an Italian actress and voice actress. She appeared in 37 films between 1918 and 1959. She was born in Turin, Italy and died in Rome, Italy. Daughte ...

(1902–1960), Italian actress *

Margherita Piazzola Beloch Margherita Beloch Piazzolla (12 July 1879, in Frascati – 28 September 1976, in Rome) was an Italian mathematician who worked in algebraic geometry, algebraic topology and photogrammetry. Biography Beloch was the daughter of the German hist ...

(1879–1976), Italian mathematician *

Margherita Boniver Margherita Boniver (; born 11 March 1938) is an Italian politician. Biography Until 1962 she lived abroad, in places such as Washington, D.C., Bucharest and London. In Italy she founded the Italian section of Amnesty International which she led ...

(born 1938), Italian politician *

Margherita Buy Margherita Buy (born 15 January 1962) is an Italian actress. She is a seven-time David di Donatello Awards winner and seven-time Nastro d'argento winner. Overview After a long period of studying at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, she made her bre ...

(born 1962), Italian actress *

Margherita Caffi Margherita Caffi (1650 – 20 September 1710) was an Italian painter of still lifes of flowers and fruit. She was born Margherita Volo, in Milan to Francesco Volo (a still-life painter himself) and his wife, Veronica. In 1668, she married Ludivi ...

(1650–1710), Italian painter of still lifes *

Margherita Carosio Margherita Carosio (7 June 1908 – 10 January 2005) was an Italian operatic soprano. Her voice is preserved in many Parlophone and Ultraphon recordings made before World War II, as well as a memorable series made for HMV in London, beginning in ...

(1908–2005), Italian operatic soprano *

Margherita Durastanti Margherita Durastanti (active 1700–1734) was an Italian singer of the 18th century. Vocally, she is best described as a soprano, though later in her career her tessitura descended to that of a mezzo-soprano. First heard of professionally in Man ...

(fl. 1700–1734), Italian singer *

Margherita Galeotti Margherita Galeotti (1867 – after 1912) was an Italian pianist and composer. She was born in Mauern, Bavaria, and studied piano and composition with Giuseppe Buonamici in Florence and Giuseppe Martucci in Bologna. After completing her studi ...

(1867–after 1912), Italian pianist and composer *

Margherita Gargano Margherita Gargano (born 18 November 1952 in Bagheria, Province of Palermo) is a former female middle distance runner from Italy. Biography She is best known for winning the gold medal at the 1979 Mediterranean Games The 1979 Mediterranean G ...

(born 1952), Italian middle-distance runner *

Margherita Gonzaga (disambiguation) Margherita Gonzaga may refer to: * Margherita Gonzaga, Marquise of Ferrara (1418–1439), first wife of Leonello d'Este, Marquis of Ferrara *Margaret of Bavaria, Marchioness of Mantua (1442–1479), the wife of Federico I Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantu ...

Margherita Granbassi Margherita Granbassi (; born 1 September 1979 in Trieste) is an Italian foil fencer. Granbassi won the gold medal at the foil 2006 World Fencing Championships after beating Valentina Vezzali 7–6 in the final. Later in the tournament she also w ...

(born 1979), Italian fencer *

Margherita Grandi Margherita Grandi (10 October 1892Some sources give her birthdate as 4 October 1894.29 January 1972) was an Australian-born Italian soprano. Life and career Margherita Grandi was born Margaret Gard in Harwood Island, Clarence River, near Ma ...

(1894–1972), Australian-born Italian soprano born Margaret Gard *

Margherita Guidacci Margherita Guidacci (April 25, 1921 – June 19, 1992), was an Italian poet born in Florence, Italy. She graduated from the University of Florence in 1943 and traveled to England and Ireland in 1947. Guidacci married the sociologist Lucca Pinna ...

(1921–1992), Italian poet *

Margherita Hack Margherita Hack (; 12 June 1922 – 29 June 2013) was an Italian astrophysicist and scientific disseminator. The asteroid 8558 Hack, discovered in 1995, was named in her honour. Biography Hack was born in Florence. Her father Roberto Hack was ...

(1922–2013), Italian astrophysicist and popular science writer *

Margherita Magnani Margherita Magnani (born 26 February 1987) is an Italian middle-distance runner. Biography 2013 was the year of her statement, also at international level. Margherita Magnani won one time Italian Athletics Indoor Championships (2013) and her per ...

(born 1987), Italian middle-distance runner *

Margherita Roberti Margherita Roberti (1925 – January 23, 2021Margherita Sarfatti Margherita Sarfatti (née Grassini; 8 April 1880 – 30 October 1961) was an Italian journalist, art critic, patron, collector, socialite, and prominent propaganda adviser of the National Fascist Party. She was Benito Mussolini's biographer as we ...

(1880–1961), Italian journalist and mistress of Benito Mussolini *

Margherita Taylor Margherita Taylor (born 26 April 1972) is an English TV and radio presenter. She is a freelancer with Global Group and currently presents on stations Smooth Radio and Classic FM. Taylor studied media and communications at the University o ...

(born 1972), English TV and radio presenter *

Margherita Zalaffi Margherita Zalaffi (born 7 April 1966) is an Italian former fencer. She won a gold medal in the women's team foil event at the 1992 Summer Olympics and silvers at the same event in 1988 and in the women's team épée in 1996. She competed at fi ...

(born 1966), Italian fencer

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Lesli Margherita Lesli Margherita is an American stage and screen actress. She is best known for originating the roles of Inez in the musical ''Zorro,'' for which she won a Laurence Olivier Award, and Mrs. Wormwood in the Broadway cast of '' Matilda the Musical'' ...

, American actress

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