Elena Cornaro Piscopia
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Summary
Elena Cornaro Piscopia was born on June 5, 1646[1], in Venice[2]. She died on July 26, 1684[3], in Padua[4]. She worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and medic[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (936 views/month, #7,235 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Giovan Battista Corner[11]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Venice[12]
- Occupation: writer[13]
- Field of work: philosophy[14], theology[15], mathematics[16], higher education[17], female education[18]
- Educated at: University of Padua[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Family: House of Cornaro[21]
- Commons category: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia[22]
- Cause of death: cancer[23]
- Religious order: Benedictines[24]
- Family name: Corner[25]
- Given name: Elena[26], Lucrezia[27]
- Medical condition: tuberculosis[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Depicted by: Monument to Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia[30]
- Described by source: A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[32], Italian[33], Greek[34]
- Name in native language: Elena Lucrezia Corner[35]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[36]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[37]
Why It Matters
Elena Cornaro Piscopia has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Elena Cornaro Piscopia born?
Elena Cornaro Piscopia's place of birth was Venice[2].
Where did Elena Cornaro Piscopia die?
Elena Cornaro Piscopia passed away in Padua[4].
Who were Elena Cornaro Piscopia's parents?
Elena Cornaro Piscopia's father was Giovan Battista Corner[11].
What did Elena Cornaro Piscopia do for work?
Elena Cornaro Piscopia worked as a mathematician[5], philosopher[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and medic[9].
Where did Elena Cornaro Piscopia go to school?
Elena Cornaro Piscopia was educated at University of Padua[19].