Francesco Messina
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Summary
Francesco Messina was born on December 15, 1900[1], in Catania[2]. He died on September 13, 1995[3], in Milan[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5], graphic artist[6], writer[7], and art educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (542 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: monumental cemetery of Milan[10]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[11], Kingdom of Italy[12]
- Field of work: art of sculpture[13], visual arts[14]
- Award received: Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[15], Civil Order of Savoy[16]
- Member of: Accademia Tiberina[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Movement: contemporary art[19]
- Commons category: Francesco Messina[20]
- Family name: Messina[21]
- Given name: Francesco[22]
- Work location: Genoa[23], Milan[24]
- Participant in: 1936 Summer Olympics[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[26]
- Commons Creator page: Francesco Messina[27]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1920[28]
- End of work period: January 1, 1984[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[30]
- Has works in the collection: Belvedere[31], Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía[32]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[33]
Why It Matters
Francesco Messina has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Francesco Messina born?
Francesco Messina's place of birth was Catania[2].
Where did Francesco Messina die?
Francesco Messina died in Milan[4].
What did Francesco Messina do for work?
Francesco Messina worked as a sculptor[5], graphic artist[6], writer[7], and art educator[8].
What awards did Francesco Messina receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[15] and Civil Order of Savoy[16].