Rodolfo Giovanni Riva
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Rodolfo Giovanni Riva | |
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| Born | 14 December 1679 |
| Died | 12 February 1763 (aged 83) |
| Title | Count |
| Spouse | Maria Maddalena Rusca |
| Parent | Giovanni Battista Riva |
| Relatives | Antonio Riva (brother), Francesco Saverio Riva (brother), Gian Pietro Riva (brother) |
Rodolfo Giovanni Riva (14 December 1679 – 12 February 1763) was a Luganesi nobleman and official who served for decades in civic and military capacities in the bailiwick of Mendrisio and the town of Lugano. He held the title of count and was a burgher of Bioggio from 1723.[1]
Riva was born in Lugano on 14 December 1679, the son of Giovanni Battista Riva. He was the brother of Antonio Riva, Francesco Saverio Riva, and Gian Pietro Riva. In 1708 he married Maria Maddalena Rusca, daughter of Pietro Antonio Rusca.[1]
