Donatello

Early Renaissance Italian sculptor (1386–1466)
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Donatello

Summary

Donatello is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on January 1, 1386[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on December 13, 1466[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,259 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Donatello's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Donatello died in Florence[4].
  • Donatello was born on January 1, 1386[3].
  • Donatello died on December 13, 1466[5].
  • Donatello died on 1466[10].
  • Donatello is buried at Basilica of San Lorenzo[11].
  • Donatello held citizenship in Republic of Florence[12].
  • Donatello is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[13].
  • Donatello worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Donatello worked as a painter[7].
  • Donatello worked as an artist[8].
  • Donatello's field of work was art of sculpture[14].
  • Among Donatello's employers was Lorenzo Ghiberti[15].
  • A notable student of Donatello was Bertoldo di Giovanni[16].
  • A notable student of Donatello was Agostino di Duccio[17].
  • A notable student of Donatello was Nanni di Banco[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Tomb of Giovanni Pecci[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Candelabra Angels[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is David[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Zuccone[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Donatello is Bearded Head[24].
  • Donatello is recorded as male[25].
  • Donatello's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Donatello is associated with the Early Renaissance movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Donatello… he was born on January 1, 1386[3]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8]. Donatello's field of work was art of sculpture[14]. Among his employers was Lorenzo Ghiberti[15]. Notable students include Bertoldo di Giovanni[16], a sculptor[28], 1435–1491[29], of Italy[30], specialised in art of sculpture[31]; Agostino di Duccio[17]; and Nanni di Banco[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Tomb of Giovanni Pecci[19], a relief sculpture[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1426[34]; Candelabra Angels[20], a sculpture[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1434[37]; David[21], a statue[38], founded in 1440[39]; Donatello's Crucifix of Santa Croce[22], a sculpture[40], founded in 1406[41]; Zuccone[23], a statue[42], founded in 1423[43]; and Bearded Head[24], a bust[44], in Italy[45]. Things named for him include he[46] and piazzale he[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 13, 1466[5] and 1466[10]. Donatello passed away in Florence[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[11].

Why It Matters

Donatello ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,259 views/month, #6,864 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He has been cited as an influence by Andrea Mantegna[50], a painter[51], 1431–1506[52], of Republic of Venice[53], specialised in painting[54] and Bernardo Rossellino[55], an architect[56], 1409–1464[57], of Italy[58], specialised in art of sculpture[59].

Entities named for him include he[46] and piazzale he[47].

FAQs

Where was Donatello born?

Donatello was born in Florence[2].

Where did Donatello die?

Donatello passed away in Florence[4].

What did Donatello do for work?

Donatello worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], and artist[8].

Who did Donatello influence?

Donatello has been cited as an influence by Andrea Mantegna[50] and Bernardo Rossellino[55].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Paperoastro · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death → +1466-12-13T00:00:00Z, +1466-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 6w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 16w ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 75686, 738579, 844647
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  10. 16w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 75686, 738579, 844647
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  11. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Via dei calzaiuoli da 99r a 105r, casamento con lapidi, 01 b
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  12. 20w ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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