Alessandro Baricco
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Summary
Alessandro Baricco was born on January 25, 1958[1], in Turin[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], television presenter[5], playwright[6], and musicologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,952 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Gloria Campaner[9]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[10]
- Occupation: novelist[11], screenwriter[12], literary critic[13], radio personality[14], film director[15], translator[16], musician[17]
- Employer: La Repubblica[18], Rai Radio 3[19], La Stampa[20]
- Educated at: University of Turin[21]
- Doctoral advisor: Gianni Vattimo[22]
- Notable work: Castelli di rabbia[23], Silk[24]
- Award received: Prix Médicis étranger[25], Viareggio Prize[26], Biznaga de Plata al mejor guión[27], Premio Arcebispo Xoán de San Clemente de novela estranxeira[28], grand prix de l'héroïne Madame Figaro du roman étranger[29], Q137449821[30], Q137593931[31], Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[32], Premio Selezione Campiello[33], Cesare Pavese Prize[34], Premio Bergamo[35], Q140502940[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Alessandro Baricco[38]
- Family name: Baricco[39]
- Given name: Alessandro[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alessandro Baricco[41]
- Medical condition: chronic myelomonocytic leukemia[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[43]
- Topic has template: Template:Alessandro Baricco[44]
- Name in native language: Alessandro Baricco[45]
Why It Matters
Alessandro Baricco has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include Silk[48], a literary work[49], founded in 1996[50]; Novecento[51], a monologue[52]; and Castelli di rabbia[53], a literary work[54].
FAQs
Where was Alessandro Baricco born?
Alessandro Baricco's place of birth was Turin[2].
Who was Alessandro Baricco married to?
Alessandro Baricco's spouses include Gloria Campaner[9].
What did Alessandro Baricco do for work?
Alessandro Baricco worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], television presenter[5], playwright[6], and musicologist[7].
Where did Alessandro Baricco go to school?
Alessandro Baricco was educated at University of Turin[21].
What awards did Alessandro Baricco receive?
Honors received include Prix Médicis étranger[25], Viareggio Prize[26], Biznaga de Plata al mejor guión[27], and Premio Arcebispo Xoán de San Clemente de novela estranxeira[28].