Franco Battiato
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Summary
Franco Battiato was born on March 23, 1945[1], in Giarre-Riposto[2]. He died on May 18, 2021[3], in Milo[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], film director[7], writer[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,498 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Riposto[11]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[12]
- Native language: Italian[13]
- Occupation: screenwriter[14], painter[15], director[16], musician[17], film screenwriter[18]
- Field of work: pop music[19], music composing[20], singing[21], film direction[22], film screenwriting[23], painting[24], composed musical work[25], popular music[26], music composition[27]
- Educated at: University of Catania[28]
- Award received: Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[29], Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[30], Nastro d'Argento for Best New Director[31]
- Member of: Telaio Magnetico[32]
- Influenced by: George Gurdjieff[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Member of political party: independent politician[35]
- Genre: opera[36], new wave[37], progressive rock[38], experimental music[39], electro[40], pop rock[41]
- Record label: Bla Bla[42], Philips Records[43], EMI[44], Dischi Ricordi[45], Mercury Records[46]
- Discography: Franco Battiato discography[47]
- Commons category: Franco Battiato[48]
- Residence: Villa Grazia[49]
- Family name: Battiato[50]
- Given name: Francesco[51]
- Official website: https://www.battiato.it/[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Franco Battiato[53]
- Commons gallery: Franco Battiato[54]
- Instrument: voice[55]
- Participant in: Eurovision Song Contest 1984[56]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[57], Arabic[58]
- Topic has template: Template:Franco Battiato[59]
Why It Matters
Franco Battiato has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
He has been cited as an influence by Morgan[62], a singer[63], b. 1972[64], of Italy[65] and Sibilla[66], a singer[67], b. 1954[68], of Italy[69].
FAQs
Where was Franco Battiato born?
Franco Battiato's place of birth was Giarre-Riposto[2].
Where did Franco Battiato die?
Franco Battiato passed away in Milo[4].
What did Franco Battiato do for work?
Franco Battiato worked as a singer-songwriter[5], composer[6], film director[7], writer[8], and singer[9].
Where did Franco Battiato go to school?
Franco Battiato was educated at University of Catania[28].
What awards did Franco Battiato receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[29], Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[30], and Nastro d'Argento for Best New Director[31].
Who did Franco Battiato influence?
Franco Battiato has been cited as an influence by Morgan[62] and Sibilla[66].