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who became particularly well known for working as manager of the medium

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. He was responsible for convincing the reputed scientist

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to attend Palladino's séances, as well as for organising her

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tours in several European countries.

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{{reflist 1905 deaths Italian occultists Italian spiritualists Year of birth uncertain