Francesco Redi

Italian entomologist and poets
Person human Q311187
Francesco Redi
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Francesco Redi

Summary

Francesco Redi is a human[1]. He was born in Arezzo[2]. He was born on February 18, 1626[3]. He died in Pisa[4]. He died on March 1, 1697[5]. He worked as a physician[6], biologist[7], poet[8], painter[9], and entomologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Arezzo[2], Francesco Redi…
  • Francesco Redi passed away in Pisa[4].
  • Francesco Redi was born on February 18, 1626[3].
  • Francesco Redi died on March 1, 1697[5].
  • Francesco Redi died on 1697[12].
  • Francesco Redi died on 1698[13].
  • Francesco Redi held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Tuscany[14].
  • Francesco Redi's professions included physician[6].
  • Francesco Redi worked as a biologist[7].
  • Francesco Redi worked as a poet[8].
  • Francesco Redi's professions included painter[9].
  • Francesco Redi worked as an entomologist[10].
  • Francesco Redi's professions included parasitologist[15].
  • Francesco Redi's field of work was biology[16].
  • Francesco Redi was employed by Florence[17].
  • Francesco Redi was educated at University of Pisa[18].
  • A notable student of Francesco Redi was Anton Maria Salvini[19].
  • Francesco Redi was a member of Accademia della Crusca[20].
  • Francesco Redi was a member of Accademia del Cimento[21].
  • Francesco Redi was a member of Arcadian Academy[22].
  • Francesco Redi is recorded as male[23].
  • Francesco Redi's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Francesco Redi's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Redi[25].
  • Francesco Redi's family name is recorded as Redi[26].
  • Francesco Redi's given name is recorded as Francesco[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francesco Redi was born in Arezzo[2]. He was born on February 18, 1626[3].

Education

Francesco Redi was educated at University of Pisa[18]. He studied under Remigio Cantagallina[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], biologist[7], poet[8], painter[9], entomologist[10], and parasitologist[15]. Francesco Redi's field of work was biology[16]. Among his employers was Florence[17]. A notable student of him was Anton Maria Salvini[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 1, 1697[5], 1697[12], and 1698[13]. Francesco Redi passed away in Pisa[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Francesco Redi include Redia[29], a Trematode lifecycle stages[30]; Redi Award[31], an award[32]; and Redi[33], an impact crater[34].

Why It Matters

Francesco Redi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Entities named for him include Redia[29], a Trematode lifecycle stages[30]; Redi Award[31], an award[32]; and Redi[33], an impact crater[34].

FAQs

Where was Francesco Redi born?

Francesco Redi's place of birth was Arezzo[2].

Where did Francesco Redi die?

Francesco Redi died in Pisa[4].

What did Francesco Redi do for work?

Francesco Redi worked as physician[6], biologist[7], poet[8], painter[9], and entomologist[10].

Where did Francesco Redi go to school?

Francesco Redi was educated at University of Pisa[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation physician, biologist, poet +6
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation physician, biologist, poet +6
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description Italian entomologist and poets
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