Fabrizio De André

Italian singer-songwriter (1940-1999)
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Fabrizio De André
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Fabrizio De André

Summary

Fabrizio De André is a human[1]. He was born in Genoa[2]. He was born on February 18, 1940[3]. He died in Milan[4]. He died on January 11, 1999[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fabrizio De André's place of birth was Genoa[2].
  • Fabrizio De André died in Milan[4].
  • Fabrizio De André was born on February 18, 1940[3].
  • Fabrizio De André died on January 11, 1999[5].
  • Burial took place at Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno[10].
  • Fabrizio De André's father was Giuseppe De André[11].
  • Among Fabrizio De André's spouses was Dori Ghezzi[12].
  • Fabrizio De André was married to Enrica Rignon[13].
  • A child of Fabrizio De André was Cristiano De André[14].
  • A child of Fabrizio De André was Luvi De André[15].
  • Fabrizio De André held citizenship in Italy[16].
  • Fabrizio De André held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[17].
  • Fabrizio De André worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • Fabrizio De André's professions included composer[7].
  • Fabrizio De André's professions included poet[8].
  • Fabrizio De André's education included a stint at University of Genoa[18].
  • Fabrizio De André is recorded as male[19].
  • Fabrizio De André's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Fabrizio De André is associated with the Genoa school movement[21].
  • Fabrizio De André's genre is traditional folk music[22].
  • Fabrizio De André's record label is recorded as Karim[23].
  • Fabrizio De André's discography is recorded as Fabrizio De André discography[24].
  • Fabrizio De André's Commons category is recorded as Fabrizio De André[25].
  • Fabrizio De André's archives at is recorded as University of Siena[26].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Genoa[2], Fabrizio De André… he was born on February 18, 1940[3]. His father was Giuseppe De André[11].

Education

Fabrizio De André was educated at University of Genoa[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], and poet[8].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dori Ghezzi[12], a singer[28], b. 1946[29], of Italy[30] and Enrica Rignon[13], 1933–2004[31], of Italy[32]. Children include Cristiano De André[14], a musician[33], b. 1962[34], of Italy[35] and Luvi De André[15], a singer[36], b. 1977[37], of Italy[38].

Death and Burial

Fabrizio De André died on January 11, 1999[5]. He died in Milan[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[27]. He is buried at Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno[10].

Why It Matters

Fabrizio De André ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,103 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Fabrizio De André born?

Fabrizio De André's place of birth was Genoa[2].

Where did Fabrizio De André die?

Fabrizio De André passed away in Milan[4].

Who were Fabrizio De André's parents?

Fabrizio De André's father was Giuseppe De André[11].

Who was Fabrizio De André married to?

Fabrizio De André's spouses include Dori Ghezzi[12] and Enrica Rignon[13].

What did Fabrizio De André do for work?

Fabrizio De André worked as singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], and poet[8].

Where did Fabrizio De André go to school?

Fabrizio De André was educated at University of Genoa[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . sba.unisi.it. sba.unisi.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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