Tristano Martinelli
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Tristano Martinelli (c. 1556 – 1630),[1] called Dominus Arlecchinorum,[2] the "Master of Harlequins", was an Italian actor in the commedia dell'arte tradition. He is probably the first actor to use the name "Harlequin" for the secondo ("second") Zanni role.[3]