Francesco Sansovino

Italian scholar, humanist and man of letters (1521-1586)
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Francesco Sansovino

Summary

Francesco Sansovino is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on 1521[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on September 28, 1583[5]. He worked as a polygraph[6], poet[7], translator[8], and typographer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Francesco Sansovino was born in Rome[2].
  • Francesco Sansovino passed away in Venice[4].
  • Francesco Sansovino was born on 1521[3].
  • Francesco Sansovino died on September 28, 1583[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of San Geminiano[11].
  • Francesco Sansovino's father was Jacopo Sansovino[12].
  • Francesco Sansovino held citizenship in Republic of Venice[13].
  • Francesco Sansovino worked as a polygraph[6].
  • Francesco Sansovino's professions included poet[7].
  • Francesco Sansovino's professions included translator[8].
  • Francesco Sansovino's professions included typographer[9].
  • Francesco Sansovino's education included a stint at University of Padua[14].
  • Francesco Sansovino's education included a stint at University of Bologna[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Francesco Sansovino is Ritratto delle più nobili et famose città d'Italia[16].
  • Francesco Sansovino was a member of Accademia degli Infiammati[17].
  • Francesco Sansovino was a member of Accademia Fiorentina[18].
  • Francesco Sansovino was a member of Accademia Veneziana[19].
  • Francesco Sansovino is recorded as male[20].
  • Francesco Sansovino's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Francesco Sansovino's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Sansovino[22].
  • Francesco Sansovino's family name is recorded as Sansovino[23].
  • Francesco Sansovino's given name is recorded as Francesco[24].
  • Francesco Sansovino's pseudonym is recorded as Anselmo Guisconi[25].
  • Francesco Sansovino's pseudonym is recorded as Giovanni Tatti[26].
  • Francesco Sansovino's work location is recorded as Venice[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rome[2], Francesco Sansovino… he was born on 1521[3]. His father was Jacopo Sansovino[12].

Education

Educated at University of Padua[14], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1222[30], headquartered in Padua[31] and University of Bologna[15], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1088[34], headquartered in Bologna[35]. Francesco Sansovino studied under Lazarus Buonamici[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include polygraph[6], poet[7], translator[8], and typographer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Francesco Sansovino is Ritratto delle più nobili et famose città d'Italia[16].

Death and Burial

Francesco Sansovino died on September 28, 1583[5]. He passed away in Venice[4]. Burial took place at Church of San Geminiano[11].

Why It Matters

Francesco Sansovino has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Francesco Sansovino born?

Francesco Sansovino's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Francesco Sansovino die?

Francesco Sansovino died in Venice[4].

Who were Francesco Sansovino's parents?

Francesco Sansovino's father was Jacopo Sansovino[12].

What did Francesco Sansovino do for work?

Francesco Sansovino worked as polygraph[6], poet[7], translator[8], and typographer[9].

Where did Francesco Sansovino go to school?

Francesco Sansovino was educated at University of Padua[14] and University of Bologna[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Treccani's Enciclopedia on line. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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