Dzhakamo Giovanni CASANOVA (Casanova Giovanni Giacomo)

Born in Venice, April 2, 1725. From an early age, Casanova showed exceptional ability to learn, as well as the ability to wriggle into the Venetian high society, which prevailed in a very loose morals. Having spiritual education, . Casanova some time served in the Venetian army, . then played the violin in the theater San Samuel, . but found his true vocation in love affairs, . card game, . fraud and deceit simpletons, . believed in its relationship with the supernatural,
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In 1750 he traveled to France, then traveled in Central Europe and returned to Venice, where he continued his former way of life. He brought upon himself the hostility of the Inquisition and July 26, 1755, was detained in the Palace of the Doges on charges of Freemasonry and other sins. After 15 months, 1 November 1756, Casanova escaped, as later described in the story of my flight (Histoire de ma fuite), written in French and published in Prague in 1788.

Casanova went to France, where he became director of the government lottery and awarded the title Chevalier de Seyngalya. Toured Europe from Spain to England and from Poland to Russia, but his personal charm gradually withered. Eventually he had to return to Venice, where he found himself a salary as a police informant. In 1782, another scandal forced him to leave Venice. Just three years he moved to Europe, has not yet settled librarian in the castle of Count Waldstein of Bohemia. Here, in a place Dooks, he ended his days June 4, 1798. From 1891 and until his last days he was engaged in writing his memoirs.

Memories (Mmoires) Casanova, written in French, brought only before 1774. Initially, their authenticity has been questioned, but special studies have confirmed the reliability referred to in these historical events and characters. The author clearly embellishing his adventures, presenting a 'hero of debauchery and love wins. "