Vincenzo Perugia
Vincenzo Perugia was an Italian handyman and painter who gained notoriety for stealing the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in 1911. He had previously worked at the museum and used his familiarity with the building to execute the theft, hiding the painting in his apartment in Paris for two years before attempting to sell it in Florence. His arrest led to a sensational trial, and he was sentenced to seven months in prison, becoming a figure of intrigue in the art world.
Born on Oct 08, 1881 (144 years old)
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Vincenzo Perugia was the Italian glassmaker who stole the Mona Lisa.
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