Fosco Maraini

Italian anthropologist (1912–2004)
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Fosco Maraini

Summary

Fosco Maraini is a human[1]. Born in Florence[2], he… he was born on November 15, 1912[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on June 8, 2004[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], poet[7], photographer[8], writer[9], and mountaineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Florence[2], Fosco Maraini…
  • Fosco Maraini died in Florence[4].
  • Fosco Maraini was born on November 15, 1912[3].
  • Fosco Maraini was born on January 1, 1912[12].
  • Fosco Maraini died on June 8, 2004[5].
  • Fosco Maraini died on January 1, 2004[13].
  • Fosco Maraini's father was Antonio Maraini[14].
  • Fosco Maraini's mother was Yoï Crosse[15].
  • Among Fosco Maraini's spouses was Topazia Alliata[16].
  • A child of Fosco Maraini was Dacia Maraini[17].
  • A child of Fosco Maraini was Yuki Maraini[18].
  • A child of Fosco Maraini was Toni Maraini[19].
  • Fosco Maraini held citizenship in Italy[20].
  • Fosco Maraini held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[21].
  • Fosco Maraini's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Fosco Maraini's professions included poet[7].
  • Fosco Maraini's professions included photographer[8].
  • Fosco Maraini's professions included writer[9].
  • Fosco Maraini worked as a mountaineer[10].
  • Fosco Maraini worked as a teacher[22].
  • Fosco Maraini's education included a stint at University of Florence[23].
  • Fosco Maraini received the Order of the Rising Sun[24].
  • Fosco Maraini was influenced by Giuseppe Tucci[25].
  • Fosco Maraini is recorded as male[26].
  • Fosco Maraini's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Fosco Maraini… Recorded date of birth include November 15, 1912[3] and January 1, 1912[12]. His father was Antonio Maraini[14]. His mother was Yoï Crosse[15].

Education

Fosco Maraini was educated at University of Florence[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], poet[7], photographer[8], writer[9], mountaineer[10], and teacher[22].

Recognition

Fosco Maraini received the Order of the Rising Sun[24].

Personal Life

Among Fosco Maraini's spouses was Topazia Alliata[16]. Children include Dacia Maraini[17], a poet[28], b. 1936[29], of Italy[30], awarded the Alabarda d'Oro Award[31], specialised in poetry[32]; Yuki Maraini[18], a singer[33], 1939–1995[34], of Italy[35]; and Toni Maraini[19], a writer[36], b. 1941[37], of Kingdom of Italy[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 8, 2004[5] and January 1, 2004[13]. Fosco Maraini passed away in Florence[4].

Why It Matters

Fosco Maraini ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Fosco Maraini born?

Fosco Maraini's place of birth was Florence[2].

Where did Fosco Maraini die?

Fosco Maraini passed away in Florence[4].

Who were Fosco Maraini's parents?

Fosco Maraini's father was Antonio Maraini[14]. Fosco Maraini's mother was Yoï Crosse[15].

Who was Fosco Maraini married to?

Fosco Maraini's spouses include Topazia Alliata[16].

What did Fosco Maraini do for work?

Fosco Maraini worked as anthropologist[6], poet[7], photographer[8], writer[9], and mountaineer[10].

Where did Fosco Maraini go to school?

Fosco Maraini was educated at University of Florence[23].

What awards did Fosco Maraini receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . palermo.repubblica.it. palermo.repubblica.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . 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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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