Celio Calcagnini

Italian humanist
Person human Q1107869
Celio Calcagnini
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Celio Calcagnini

Summary

Celio Calcagnini is a human[1]. He was born in Ferrara[2]. He was born on September 17, 1479[3]. He passed away in Ferrara[4]. He died on April 24, 1541[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Celio Calcagnini was born in Ferrara[2].
  • Celio Calcagnini passed away in Ferrara[4].
  • Celio Calcagnini was born on September 17, 1479[3].
  • Celio Calcagnini died on April 24, 1541[5].
  • Celio Calcagnini died on January 1, 1541[10].
  • Burial took place at Certosa of Ferrara[11].
  • Celio Calcagnini worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Celio Calcagnini worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Celio Calcagnini's professions included writer[8].
  • Celio Calcagnini was employed by University of Ferrara[12].
  • A notable student of Celio Calcagnini was Giovanni Battista Giraldi[13].
  • A notable student of Celio Calcagnini was Clément Marot[14].
  • Celio Calcagnini is recorded as male[15].
  • Celio Calcagnini's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Celio Calcagnini's Commons category is recorded as Celio Calcagnini[17].
  • Celio Calcagnini's family name is recorded as Calcagnini[18].
  • Celio Calcagnini's given name is recorded as Celio[19].
  • Celio Calcagnini studied under Battista Guarino[20].
  • Celio Calcagnini studied under Niccolò Leoniceno[21].
  • Celio Calcagnini's described by source is recorded as Q1128537[22].
  • Celio Calcagnini's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[23].
  • Celio Calcagnini's described by source is recorded as Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 1)[24].
  • Celio Calcagnini's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[25].
  • Celio Calcagnini's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Celio Calcagnini's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Celio Calcagnini'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Celio Calcagnini's place of birth was Ferrara[2]. He was born on September 17, 1479[3].

Education

Studied under Battista Guarino[20], an educator[28], 1434–1503[29] and Niccolò Leoniceno[21], a linguist[30], 1428–1524[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8]. Celio Calcagnini was employed by University of Ferrara[12]. Notable students include Giovanni Battista Giraldi[13], a playwright[32], 1504–1573[33] and Clément Marot[14], a poet[34], 1495–1544[35], of Kingdom of France[36].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 24, 1541[5] and January 1, 1541[10]. Celio Calcagnini passed away in Ferrara[4]. He is buried at Certosa of Ferrara[11].

Why It Matters

Celio Calcagnini has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Celio Calcagnini born?

Celio Calcagnini's place of birth was Ferrara[2].

Where did Celio Calcagnini die?

Celio Calcagnini died in Ferrara[4].

What did Celio Calcagnini do for work?

Celio Calcagnini worked as astronomer[6], diplomat[7], and writer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . certosadiferrara.it. Retrieved . certosadiferrara.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Certosa of Ferrara
    Student of Battista Guarino, Niccolò Leoniceno
    Instance of human
    Described by source Q1128537, BEIC Digital Library, Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 1)
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