Raffaele Esposito

Raffaele Esposito

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Raffaele Esposito was an Italian pizzaiolo credited with creating the famous Margherita pizza in 1889. Legend has it that he prepared three types of pizza for Queen Margherita of Savoy during her visit to Naples, with the one featuring tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil becoming her favorite, leading to its naming in her honor. Esposito's culinary contributions have made a lasting impact on Italian cuisine, establishing the Margherita as a beloved classic worldwide.

Born on Jan 01, 1850 (176 years old)

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,041
Power
455$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Romania 1 8.00 0.18% +0% 19,237,691 35,041 $250,000 455$
Totals 1 19,237,691 35,041 $250,000 455$
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