Agostino Bassi

Italian entomologist (1773-1856)
Person human Q395590
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Agostino Bassi

Summary

Agostino Bassi is a human[1]. Born in Mairago[2], he… he was born on September 25, 1773[3]. He died in Lodi[4]. He died on February 8, 1856[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and entomologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Agostino Bassi's place of birth was Mairago[2].
  • Agostino Bassi passed away in Lodi[4].
  • Agostino Bassi was born on September 25, 1773[3].
  • Agostino Bassi died on February 8, 1856[5].
  • Burial took place at San Francesco Church[9].
  • Agostino Bassi worked as a botanist[6].
  • Agostino Bassi's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Agostino Bassi's field of work was botany[10].
  • Agostino Bassi's field of work was entomology[11].
  • Agostino Bassi was educated at University of Pavia[12].
  • Agostino Bassi was influenced by Lazzaro Spallanzani[13].
  • Agostino Bassi is recorded as male[14].
  • Agostino Bassi's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Agostino Bassi's Commons category is recorded as Agostino Bassi[16].
  • Agostino Bassi's residence is recorded as Via Paolo Gorini 28[17].
  • Agostino Bassi's family name is recorded as Bassi[18].
  • Agostino Bassi's given name is recorded as Agostino[19].
  • Agostino Bassi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[20].
  • Agostino Bassi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Agostino Bassi'}[21].
  • Agostino Bassi's writing language is recorded as Italian[22].

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Origins and Family

Agostino Bassi was born in Mairago[2]. He was born on September 25, 1773[3].

Education

Agostino Bassi's education included a stint at University of Pavia[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and entomologist[7]. Fields of work include botany[10], an academic discipline[23] and entomology[11], a branch of zoology[24].

Death and Burial

Agostino Bassi died on February 8, 1856[5]. He passed away in Lodi[4]. He is buried at San Francesco Church[9].

Why It Matters

Agostino Bassi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Agostino Bassi born?

Agostino Bassi's place of birth was Mairago[2].

Where did Agostino Bassi die?

Agostino Bassi passed away in Lodi[4].

What did Agostino Bassi do for work?

Agostino Bassi worked as botanist[6] and entomologist[7].

Where did Agostino Bassi go to school?

Agostino Bassi was educated at University of Pavia[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Stitchbird2 · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Agostino
    Field of work botany, entomology
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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