The eldest son of Cristoforo Besozzi came to Parma in 1701, where he was trained as an oboist. He became a member of the Ducal hautboy band Guardia Irlandese, created in 1702 by Antonio Farnese, Duke of Parma,[1] on 1 June 1711.[n 1][3] In 1728 he was appointed virtuoso suonatore di oboe di SAS at the court of the prince.[2] In 1734 he was assigned to the court of the King of Naples,[2] where he worked until 1738 at the age of 52,[2] probably leaving due to problems with his eyes.[1] Thereafter, he devoted himself to teaching.[1]
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^His file in the archives of the Guardia in Parma reads: "1 June 1711 Giuseppe di Cristoforo Besozzi Milanesi, 25 years old, brown eyes, beard."
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