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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209896-03-000003
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030519
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030519

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIELD JOHN E
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001209896

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-04604
		FILM NUMBER:		03710264

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 145496
		CITY:			CINCINNATI
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45250-5496
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5138702662

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000020286
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331]
		IRS NUMBER:				310746871
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6200 S GILMORE RD
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45014
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5138702000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		6200 SOUTH GILMORE ROAD
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			45014-5141
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