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Research Explores Cause of Death for Botticelli Model Simonetta Vespucci

New research has been published investigating the cause of death of Simonetta Vespucci, the historical figure famously known as the model for Sandro Botticelli's world-renowned masterpiece, "Birth of Venus." This study, which aims to provide new insights into Vespucci's mysterious passing, was a collaborative effort by researchers from Queen Mary University of London, Universita Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, and the University of California. Their findings appear in the academic journal *Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*.

By Fainaron·Jun 16, 2026 (8 minutes ago)·1 views
Research Explores Cause of Death for Botticelli Model Simonetta Vespucci

A new paper details research into the cause of death for Simonetta Vespucci, who served as the model for Sandro Botticelli's renowned painting, "Birth of Venus." Vespucci's death has long been a subject of historical interest.

The research was a collaborative effort involving academics from Queen Mary University of London, Universita Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, and the University of California. The findings have been published in the scientific journal *Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*.

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