Antonio Fontanesi

Italian painter (1818-1882)
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Antonio Fontanesi

Summary

Antonio Fontanesi is a human[1]. Born in Reggio Emilia[2], he… he was born on February 23, 1818[3]. He passed away in Turin[4]. He died on April 17, 1882[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], university teacher[8], and photographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Antonio Fontanesi's place of birth was Reggio Emilia[2].
  • Antonio Fontanesi passed away in Turin[4].
  • Antonio Fontanesi was born on February 23, 1818[3].
  • Antonio Fontanesi died on April 17, 1882[5].
  • Antonio Fontanesi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's professions included painter[6].
  • Antonio Fontanesi worked as a printmaker[7].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Antonio Fontanesi worked as a photographer[9].
  • Antonio Fontanesi held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[12].
  • A notable student of Antonio Fontanesi was Asai Chū[13].
  • A notable student of Antonio Fontanesi was Hōsui Yamamoto[14].
  • A notable student of Antonio Fontanesi was Takahashi Yuichi[15].
  • A notable student of Antonio Fontanesi was Nakamaru Seijūrō[16].
  • A notable student of Antonio Fontanesi was Koyama Shōtarō[17].
  • A notable student of Antonio Fontanesi was Matsuoka Hisashi[18].
  • Antonio Fontanesi is recorded as male[19].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's Commons category is recorded as Antonio Fontanesi[21].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's given name is recorded as Antonio[22].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's depicted by is recorded as Monument to Antonio Fontanesi[23].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[24].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's Commons Creator page is recorded as Antonio Fontanesi[25].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Antonio Fontanesi'}[26].
  • Antonio Fontanesi's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27].

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Origins and Family

Antonio Fontanesi's place of birth was Reggio Emilia[2]. He was born on February 23, 1818[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], university teacher[8], and photographer[9]. Antonio Fontanesi held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[12]. Notable students include Asai Chū[13], a painter[28], 1856–1907[29], of Japan[30], specialised in painting[31]; Hōsui Yamamoto[14], a painter[32], 1850–1906[33], of Japan[34]; Takahashi Yuichi[15], a painter[35], 1828–1894[36], of Empire of Japan[37], specialised in painting[38]; Nakamaru Seijūrō[16], a painter[39], 1840–1895[40], of Japan[41]; Koyama Shōtarō[17], a painter[42], 1857–1916[43], of Japan[44]; and Matsuoka Hisashi[18], a painter[45], 1862–1944[46], of Empire of Japan[47], awarded the Legion of Honour[48].

Death and Burial

Antonio Fontanesi died on April 17, 1882[5]. He passed away in Turin[4].

Why It Matters

Antonio Fontanesi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Antonio Fontanesi born?

Born in Reggio Emilia[2], Antonio Fontanesi…

Where did Antonio Fontanesi die?

Antonio Fontanesi passed away in Turin[4].

What did Antonio Fontanesi do for work?

Antonio Fontanesi worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], university teacher[8], and photographer[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, printmaker, university teacher +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31699|batch #31699]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (1)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Monument to Antonio Fontanesi
    Given name Antonio
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed Italian
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30842|batch #30842]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (1)"
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