Beniamino Gigli

Italian opera singer (1890–1957)
Person human Q159473
Beniamino Gigli
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Beniamino Gigli

Summary

Beniamino Gigli is a human[1]. Born in Recanati[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1890[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on November 30, 1957[5]. He worked as an actor[6], opera singer[7], stage actor[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Beniamino Gigli's place of birth was Recanati[2].
  • Beniamino Gigli passed away in Rome[4].
  • Beniamino Gigli was born on March 20, 1890[3].
  • Beniamino Gigli died on November 30, 1957[5].
  • Beniamino Gigli is buried at Civic Cemetery of Recanati[11].
  • A child of Beniamino Gigli was Rina Gigli[12].
  • Beniamino Gigli held citizenship in Italy[13].
  • Beniamino Gigli held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[14].
  • Beniamino Gigli's professions included actor[6].
  • Beniamino Gigli worked as an opera singer[7].
  • Beniamino Gigli's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Beniamino Gigli worked as a film actor[9].
  • Beniamino Gigli's education included a stint at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[15].
  • A notable student of Beniamino Gigli was Axel Lind[16].
  • A notable student of Beniamino Gigli was Mikhail Aleksandrovich[17].
  • Beniamino Gigli received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Beniamino Gigli received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].
  • Beniamino Gigli received the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].
  • Beniamino Gigli received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Beniamino Gigli received the Litteris et Artibus[22].
  • Beniamino Gigli is recorded as male[23].
  • Beniamino Gigli's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Beniamino Gigli's genre is opera[25].
  • Beniamino Gigli's Commons category is recorded as Beniamino Gigli[26].
  • Beniamino Gigli's voice type is recorded as tenor[27].

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Origins and Family

Beniamino Gigli's place of birth was Recanati[2]. He was born on March 20, 1890[3].

Education

Beniamino Gigli was educated at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[15]. He studied under Enrico Rosati[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], opera singer[7], stage actor[8], and film actor[9]. Notable students include Axel Lind[16], a painter[29], 1907–2011[30], of Kingdom of Denmark[31] and Mikhail Aleksandrovich[17], a hazzan[32], 1914–2002[33], of Latvia[34], awarded the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[35], specialised in singing[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[37], in Germany[38]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], a commemorative plaque[39], in United States[40]; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], a grade of an order[41], in Italy[42]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; and Litteris et Artibus[22], a medallion[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1853[47].

Personal Life

A child of Beniamino Gigli was Rina Gigli[12].

Death and Burial

Beniamino Gigli died on November 30, 1957[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Civic Cemetery of Recanati[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Beniamino Gigli include Beniamino Gigli Prize[48], a music award[49], in Finland[50], founded in 1993[51].

Why It Matters

Beniamino Gigli ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Beniamino Gigli Prize[48], a music award[49], in Finland[50], founded in 1993[51].

FAQs

Where was Beniamino Gigli born?

Beniamino Gigli was born in Recanati[2].

Where did Beniamino Gigli die?

Beniamino Gigli died in Rome[4].

What did Beniamino Gigli do for work?

Beniamino Gigli worked as actor[6], opera singer[7], stage actor[8], and film actor[9].

Where did Beniamino Gigli go to school?

Beniamino Gigli was educated at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia[15].

What awards did Beniamino Gigli receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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