Giambattista Vico
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Giambattista Vico
Summary
Giambattista Vico is a human[1]. He was born in Naples[2]. He was born on June 23, 1668[3]. He died in Naples[4]. He died on January 23, 1744[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], sociologist[7], historian[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and jurist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Giambattista Vico was born in Naples[2].
- Giambattista Vico passed away in Naples[4].
- Giambattista Vico was born on June 23, 1668[3].
- Giambattista Vico died on January 23, 1744[5].
- Giambattista Vico was married to Teresa Caterina Destito[12].
- Giambattista Vico held citizenship in Kingdom of Naples[13].
- Italian was Giambattista Vico's native language[14].
- Giambattista Vico's professions included philosopher[6].
- Giambattista Vico worked as a sociologist[7].
- Giambattista Vico's professions included historian[8].
- Giambattista Vico's professions included collector of fairy tales[9].
- Giambattista Vico worked as a jurist[10].
- Giambattista Vico's field of work was philosophy[15].
- Among Giambattista Vico's employers was University of Naples Federico II[16].
- Giambattista Vico was educated at University of Naples Federico II[17].
- A notable work attributed to Giambattista Vico is The New Science[18].
- A notable work attributed to Giambattista Vico is De nostri temporis studiorum ratione[19].
- A notable work attributed to Giambattista Vico is De antiquissima Italorum sapientia[20].
- A notable work attributed to Giambattista Vico is De rebus gestis Antonii Caraphaei[21].
- Giambattista Vico was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[22].
- Giambattista Vico's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
- Giambattista Vico is recorded as male[24].
- Giambattista Vico's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Giambattista Vico's Commons category is recorded as Giambattista Vico[26].
- Giambattista Vico's family name is recorded as Vico[27].
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Origins and Family
Giambattista Vico's place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on June 23, 1668[3]. Italian was his native language[14].
Education
Giambattista Vico's education included a stint at University of Naples Federico II[17]. He studied under Francesco Verde[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], sociologist[7], historian[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and jurist[10]. Giambattista Vico's field of work was philosophy[15]. He was employed by University of Naples Federico II[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The New Science[18], a written work[29], founded in 1725[30]; De nostri temporis studiorum ratione[19], an oration[31]; De antiquissima Italorum sapientia[20], a literary work[32]; and De rebus gestis Antonii Caraphaei[21], a literary work[33].
Personal Life
Giambattista Vico was married to Teresa Caterina Destito[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
Death and Burial
Giambattista Vico died on January 23, 1744[5]. He died in Naples[4].
Why It Matters
Giambattista Vico has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He has been cited as an influence by James Joyce[35], a poet[36], 1882–1941[37], of Ireland[38], specialised in literature[39]; Oswald Spengler[40], a historian[41], 1880–1936[42], of Germany[43]; Benedetto Croce[44], a philosopher[45], 1866–1952[46], of Italy[47], awarded the Gautieri Award[48], specialised in philosophy[49]; and Jacopo Stellini[50], a writer[51], 1699–1770[52].
Works attributed to him include The New Science[53], a written work[54], founded in 1725[55].
FAQs
Where was Giambattista Vico born?
Giambattista Vico's place of birth was Naples[2].
Where did Giambattista Vico die?
Giambattista Vico died in Naples[4].
Who was Giambattista Vico married to?
Giambattista Vico's spouses include Teresa Caterina Destito[12].
What did Giambattista Vico do for work?
Giambattista Vico worked as philosopher[6], sociologist[7], historian[8], collector of fairy tales[9], and jurist[10].
Where did Giambattista Vico go to school?
Giambattista Vico was educated at University of Naples Federico II[17].
Who did Giambattista Vico influence?
Giambattista Vico has been cited as an influence by James Joyce[35], Oswald Spengler[40], Benedetto Croce[44], and Jacopo Stellini[50].