Francesco Fontana

Italian architect (1668–1708)
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Summary

Francesco Fontana is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1668[3]. He died in Castel Gandolfo[4]. He died on July 3, 1708[5]. He worked as an architect[6], engineer[7], and general contractor[8]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Francesco Fontana was born in Rome[2].
  • Francesco Fontana died in Castel Gandolfo[4].
  • Francesco Fontana was born on January 1, 1668[3].
  • Francesco Fontana was born on April 23, 1668[10].
  • Francesco Fontana died on July 3, 1708[5].
  • Francesco Fontana died on January 1, 1708[11].
  • Francesco Fontana held citizenship in Italy[12].
  • Francesco Fontana worked as an architect[6].
  • Francesco Fontana worked as an engineer[7].
  • Francesco Fontana's professions included general contractor[8].
  • Francesco Fontana's field of work was architecture[13].
  • Francesco Fontana's field of work was civil engineering[14].
  • Francesco Fontana's field of work was church building[15].
  • Francesco Fontana's field of work was temple[16].
  • Francesco Fontana's field of work was palace[17].
  • Francesco Fontana's field of work was architectural reconstruction[18].
  • Francesco Fontana is recorded as male[19].
  • Francesco Fontana's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Francesco Fontana's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Fontana (architect)[21].
  • Francesco Fontana's family name is recorded as Fontana[22].
  • Francesco Fontana's given name is recorded as Francesco[23].
  • Francesco Fontana's work location is recorded as Rome[24].
  • Francesco Fontana's work location is recorded as Florence[25].
  • Francesco Fontana's work location is recorded as Ravenna[26].
  • Francesco Fontana's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rome[2], Francesco Fontana… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1668[3] and April 23, 1668[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], engineer[7], and general contractor[8]. Fields of work include architecture[13], an academic discipline[28]; civil engineering[14], a branch of engineering[29]; church building[15], a type of building[30]; temple[16]; palace[17], a type of architectural structure[31]; and architectural reconstruction[18], a key event[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 3, 1708[5] and January 1, 1708[11]. Francesco Fontana passed away in Castel Gandolfo[4].

Why It Matters

Francesco Fontana is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Francesco Fontana born?

Francesco Fontana was born in Rome[2].

Where did Francesco Fontana die?

Francesco Fontana passed away in Castel Gandolfo[4].

What did Francesco Fontana do for work?

Francesco Fontana worked as architect[6], engineer[7], and general contractor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . archINFORM. wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'fr', 'it', 'ru']
    Date of birth → +1668-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1668-04-23T00:00:00Z
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  2. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Given name → Francesco
    Work location → Rome, Florence, Ravenna
    Has works in the collection → Nationalmuseum, National Gallery of Art
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