Giulio Caccini

Born in Rome, 8 October 1551 – died in Florence, 10 December 1618.

Italian composer, teacher, singer, instrumentalist and writer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He was one of the founders of the genre of opera, and one of the most influential creators of the new Baroque style. He was also the father of the composer Francesca Caccini and the singer Settimia Caccini.

Also known as "Romano" Caccini.