Dionysios Solomos
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Summary
Dionysios Solomos was born on April 8, 1798[1], in Zakynthos[2]. He died on February 9, 1857[3], in Corfu[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and librettist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (743 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Greece[9]
- Ethnic group: Greeks[10]
- Educated at: University of Pavia[11]
- Notable work: Hymn to Liberty[12], The Free Besieged[13], Q12882062[14]
- Award received: Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[15], Athens Academy Awards[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Family Solomou[18]
- Commons category: Dionysios Solomos[19]
- Family name: Solomos[20]
- Given name: Dionysios[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dionysios Solomos[22]
- Depicted by: Bust of Dionisios Solomos[23], Bust of Dionysios Solomos, Kerkyra[24], Bust of Dionysios Solomos, Zakynthos[25], Statue of Dionysios Solomos, Zakynthos museum[26], Statue of Dionysios Solomos, Zakynthos[27]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[28], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[29], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Modern Greek[31], Italian[32]
- Commons Creator page: Dionysios Solomos[33]
- Name in native language: Διονύσιος Σολωμός[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Dionysios Solomos include Zakynthos International Airport[35], an international airport[36], in Greece[37].
Why It Matters
Dionysios Solomos has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[40], a writer[41], 1883–1957[42], of Greece[43], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[44], specialised in poetry[45].
Works attributed to him include The Free Besieged[46], a literary work[47]. Entities named for him include Zakynthos International Airport[35], an international airport[36], in Greece[37].
FAQs
Where was Dionysios Solomos born?
Dionysios Solomos was born in Zakynthos[2].
Where did Dionysios Solomos die?
Dionysios Solomos passed away in Corfu[4].
What did Dionysios Solomos do for work?
Dionysios Solomos worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and librettist[7].
Where did Dionysios Solomos go to school?
Dionysios Solomos was educated at University of Pavia[11].
What awards did Dionysios Solomos receive?
Honors received include Gold cross of the Order of the Redeemer[15] and Athens Academy Awards[16].
Who did Dionysios Solomos influence?
Dionysios Solomos has been cited as an influence by Nikos Kazantzakis[40].