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Francesca

American  
[fran-ches-kuh, frahn-, frahn-che-skah] / frænˈtʃɛs kə, frɑn-, frɑnˈtʃɛ skɑ /

noun

  1. Piero della Piero dei Franceschi, c1420–92, Italian painter.

  2. Also Francisca a female given name, form of Frances.


Francesca British  
/ franˈtʃeska /

noun

  1. See Piero della Francesca

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The 83-year-old from Capel-le-Ferne, Kent, said his granddaughters, Millie and Francesca, were "very surprised" when they found out he would be in the video.

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In addition to breaking barriers of representation, Bridgerton is known for its gripping storylines - and fans will be waiting with bated breath to find out what becomes of Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling's romance.

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In season three Francesca wed John Stirling, played by Victor Alli, and the pair looked to live out a quiet marriage.

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However, after John introduces his wife Francesca to his cousin Michaela, played by Masali Baduza, a connection begins to grow between the pair.

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Dodd was cast as Francesca Bridgerton for its third season, replacing Ruby Stokes, who had played the role in the first two seasons and departed due to scheduling issues.

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