Alessandro Manzoni

Italian writer and poet (1785–1873)
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Alessandro Manzoni
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Alessandro Manzoni

Summary

Alessandro Manzoni is a human[1]. Born in Milan[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1785[3]. He passed away in Milan[4]. He died on May 22, 1873[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], politician[8], novelist[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alessandro Manzoni's place of birth was Milan[2].
  • Alessandro Manzoni died in Milan[4].
  • Alessandro Manzoni was born on March 7, 1785[3].
  • Alessandro Manzoni died on May 22, 1873[5].
  • Burial took place at monumental cemetery of Milan[12].
  • Alessandro Manzoni's father was Giovanni Verri[13].
  • Alessandro Manzoni's father was Pietro Manzoni[14].
  • Alessandro Manzoni's mother was Giulia Beccaria[15].
  • Among Alessandro Manzoni's spouses was Enrichetta Manzoni Blondel[16].
  • Among Alessandro Manzoni's spouses was Teresa Borri[17].
  • A child of Alessandro Manzoni was Giulia Manzoni[18].
  • A child of Alessandro Manzoni was Luigia Maria Vittoria[19].
  • A child of Alessandro Manzoni was Pietro Luigi Manzoni[20].
  • A child of Alessandro Manzoni was Enrico Manzoni[21].
  • A child of Alessandro Manzoni was Filippo Manzoni[22].
  • A child of Alessandro Manzoni was Matilde Manzoni[23].
  • Alessandro Manzoni held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[24].
  • Alessandro Manzoni held citizenship in Austrian Empire[25].
  • Alessandro Manzoni held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[26].
  • Alessandro Manzoni is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[27].
  • Alessandro Manzoni's professions included writer[6].
  • Alessandro Manzoni worked as a poet[7].
  • Alessandro Manzoni worked as a politician[8].
  • Alessandro Manzoni worked as a novelist[9].
  • Alessandro Manzoni worked as a playwright[10].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Alessandro Manzoni… he was born on March 7, 1785[3]. Fathers listed include Giovanni Verri[13], a writer[28], 1745–1818[29] and Pietro Manzoni[14], 1736–1807[30]. His mother was Giulia Beccaria[15]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], politician[8], novelist[9], and playwright[10]. Fields of work include belletristic literature[31], a literary genre[32]; poetry[33], a literary form[34]; and drama[35], a literary mode[36]. Positions held include senator of the Kingdom of Sardinia[37], a position[38], in Kingdom of Sardinia[39] and member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Sardinia[40], a position[41], in Kingdom of Sardinia[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[43], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[44], Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Joseph[45], Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[46], and Pour le Mérite[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Enrichetta Manzoni Blondel[16], 1791–1833[48] and Teresa Borri[17], 1799–1861[49], of Kingdom of Italy[50]. Children include Giulia Manzoni[18], 1808–1834[51], of Kingdom of Italy[52]; Luigia Maria Vittoria[19], 1811–1811[53]; Pietro Luigi Manzoni[20], 1813–1873[54], of Kingdom of Italy[55]; Enrico Manzoni[21], a businessperson[56], 1819–1881[57], of Kingdom of Italy[58]; Filippo Manzoni[22], 1826–1868[59], of Kingdom of Italy[60]; and Matilde Manzoni[23], a writer[61], 1830–1856[62]. Alessandro Manzoni's religion is recorded as Catholicism[63]. He was affiliated with the Historical Right[64].

Death and Burial

Alessandro Manzoni died on May 22, 1873[5]. He died in Milan[4]. The cause of death was meningitis[65]. He is buried at monumental cemetery of Milan[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alessandro Manzoni include Via Manzoni[66], a street[67], in Italy[68]; Teatro Manzoni[69], a theatre building[70], in Italy[71]; and House Manzoni[72], a historic house museum[73], in Italy[74].

Why It Matters

Alessandro Manzoni ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,065 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

He has been cited as an influence by Buenaventura Carlos Aribau[77], an economist[78], 1798–1862[79], of Spain[80].

Works attributed to him include The Betrothed[81], a literary work[82], founded in 1821[83]; Il cinque maggio[84], a literary work[85]; and Adelchi[86], a literary work[87], founded in 1822[88]. Entities named for him include Via Manzoni[66], a street[67], in Italy[68]; Teatro Manzoni[69], a theatre building[70], in Italy[71]; and House Manzoni[72], a historic house museum[73], in Italy[74].

FAQs

Where was Alessandro Manzoni born?

Born in Milan[2], Alessandro Manzoni…

Where did Alessandro Manzoni die?

Alessandro Manzoni died in Milan[4].

Who were Alessandro Manzoni's parents?

Alessandro Manzoni's father was Giovanni Verri[13]. Alessandro Manzoni's mother was Giulia Beccaria[15].

Who was Alessandro Manzoni married to?

Alessandro Manzoni's spouses include Enrichetta Manzoni Blondel[16] and Teresa Borri[17].

What did Alessandro Manzoni do for work?

Alessandro Manzoni worked as writer[6], poet[7], politician[8], novelist[9], and playwright[10].

What awards did Alessandro Manzoni receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[43], knight of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[44], Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Joseph[45], and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[46].

Who did Alessandro Manzoni influence?

Alessandro Manzoni has been cited as an influence by Buenaventura Carlos Aribau[77].

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