Alessandro Algardi

Italian sculptor (1598–1654)
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Alessandro Algardi
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Summary

Alessandro Algardi is a human[1]. He was born in Bologna[2]. He was born on July 31, 1595[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on June 10, 1654[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and architect[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bologna[2].
  • Alessandro Algardi passed away in Rome[4].
  • Alessandro Algardi was born on July 31, 1595[3].
  • Alessandro Algardi was born on November 27, 1598[9].
  • Alessandro Algardi died on June 10, 1654[5].
  • Alessandro Algardi held citizenship in Papal States[10].
  • Alessandro Algardi's professions included sculptor[6].
  • Alessandro Algardi worked as an architect[7].
  • Among Alessandro Algardi's employers was Agostino Carracci[11].
  • Among Alessandro Algardi's employers was Giulio Cesare Conventi[12].
  • Alessandro Algardi was employed by Ludovico Ludovisi[13].
  • A notable student of Alessandro Algardi was Simon Guillain[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Alessandro Algardi is Athena Algardi Altemps[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Alessandro Algardi is Statue of Hercules restored as killing the Hydra of Lerna[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Alessandro Algardi is Angel[17].
  • Alessandro Algardi is recorded as male[18].
  • Alessandro Algardi's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alessandro Algardi is associated with the Baroque movement[20].
  • Alessandro Algardi's Commons category is recorded as Alessandro Algardi[21].
  • Alessandro Algardi's family name is recorded as Algardi[22].
  • Alessandro Algardi's given name is recorded as Alessandro[23].
  • Alessandro Algardi's sponsor is recorded as Innocent X[24].
  • Alessandro Algardi's work location is recorded as Bologna[25].
  • Alessandro Algardi's work location is recorded as Mantua[26].
  • Alessandro Algardi's work location is recorded as Venice[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bologna[2], Alessandro Algardi… Recorded date of birth include July 31, 1595[3] and November 27, 1598[9].

Education

Alessandro Algardi studied under Ludovico Carracci[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and architect[7]. Employers include Agostino Carracci[11], a painter[29], 1557–1602[30], of Papal States[31], specialised in painting[32]; Giulio Cesare Conventi[12], a sculptor[33], 1577–1640[34]; and Ludovico Ludovisi[13], a diplomat[35], 1595–1632[36]. A notable student of Alessandro Algardi was Simon Guillain[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Athena Algardi Altemps[15], a statue[37], in Italy[38]; Statue of Hercules restored as killing the Hydra of Lerna[16], a statue[39], in Italy[40], founded in -0350[41]; and Angel[17], a sculpture[42], in Italy[43].

Death and Burial

Alessandro Algardi died on June 10, 1654[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Alessandro Algardi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Alessandro Algardi born?

Alessandro Algardi's place of birth was Bologna[2].

Where did Alessandro Algardi die?

Alessandro Algardi passed away in Rome[4].

What did Alessandro Algardi do for work?

Alessandro Algardi worked as sculptor[6] and architect[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . 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. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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