Anthony Panizzi

Italian librarian (1797-1879) and Principal Librarian of the British Museum
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Anthony Panizzi

Summary

Anthony Panizzi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brescello[2]. He was born on September 16, 1797[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 8, 1879[5]. He worked as a librarian[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brescello[2], Anthony Panizzi…
  • Anthony Panizzi passed away in London[4].
  • Anthony Panizzi was born on September 16, 1797[3].
  • Anthony Panizzi died on April 8, 1879[5].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[9].
  • Anthony Panizzi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[10].
  • Anthony Panizzi held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Anthony Panizzi's professions included librarian[6].
  • Anthony Panizzi worked as a politician[7].
  • Anthony Panizzi held the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy[12].
  • Among Anthony Panizzi's employers was University College London[13].
  • Anthony Panizzi was employed by British Library[14].
  • Anthony Panizzi's education included a stint at University of Parma[15].
  • Anthony Panizzi received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].
  • Anthony Panizzi is recorded as male[17].
  • Anthony Panizzi's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Anthony Panizzi's Commons category is recorded as Anthony Panizzi[19].
  • Anthony Panizzi's family name is recorded as Panizzi[20].
  • Anthony Panizzi's given name is recorded as Antonio[21].
  • Anthony Panizzi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Anthony Panizzi[22].
  • Anthony Panizzi's Commons gallery is recorded as Anthony Panizzi[23].
  • Anthony Panizzi's work location is recorded as British Museum[24].
  • Anthony Panizzi's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • Anthony Panizzi's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Anthony Panizzi's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Anthony Panizzi was born in Brescello[2]. He was born on September 16, 1797[3].

Education

Anthony Panizzi's education included a stint at University of Parma[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6] and politician[7]. Employers include University College London[13], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and British Library[14], a national library[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1973[34], headquartered in London[35]. Anthony Panizzi held the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy[12].

Recognition

Anthony Panizzi received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].

Death and Burial

Anthony Panizzi died on April 8, 1879[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green[9].

Why It Matters

Anthony Panizzi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Panizzi born?

Anthony Panizzi was born in Brescello[2].

Where did Anthony Panizzi die?

Anthony Panizzi passed away in London[4].

What did Anthony Panizzi do for work?

Anthony Panizzi worked as librarian[6] and politician[7].

Where did Anthony Panizzi go to school?

Anthony Panizzi was educated at University of Parma[15].

What awards did Anthony Panizzi receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Pioneers in Librarianship: Sixty Notable Leaders Who Shaped the Field. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Antonio
    On focus list of wikimedia project Wikidata:Gruppo Wikidata per Musei, Archivi e Biblioteche/Riviste italiane di biblioteconomia, Wikidata:Gruppo Wikidata per Musei, Archivi e Biblioteche/BIB
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