Hitherto Bonaparte had refused these requests, lest he should hamper the negotiations with Austria, which were still tardily proceeding; but within a month their wish was gratified, and the Cispadane State was united to the larger and more vigorous republic north of the River Po, along with the important districts of Como, Bergamo, Brescia, CREMA, and Peschiera.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
It was the likeness of Conte Luigi Taddini of CREMA, who first recognised the genius of Benzoni when making clay images in the puddles by the wayside, and sent him to Rome at his own expense for education.
"Story of My Life, volumes 1-3"
Augustus J. C. Hare
Count Taddini died six years after, but, in the height of his fame, Benzoni has made this group as a voluntary thank-offering and presented it to the family of his benefactor in CREMA.
"Story of My Life, volumes 1-3"
Augustus J. C. Hare