Gianfranco Folena

Italian linguist and philologist (1920-1992)
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Gianfranco Folena

Summary

Gianfranco Folena is a human[1]. His place of birth was Savigliano[2]. He was born on April 9, 1920[3]. He died in Padua[4]. He died on February 14, 1992[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gianfranco Folena's place of birth was Savigliano[2].
  • Gianfranco Folena passed away in Padua[4].
  • Gianfranco Folena was born on April 9, 1920[3].
  • Gianfranco Folena was born on 1920[12].
  • Gianfranco Folena died on February 14, 1992[5].
  • A child of Gianfranco Folena was Pietro Folena[13].
  • Gianfranco Folena held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[14].
  • Gianfranco Folena held citizenship in Italy[15].
  • Gianfranco Folena worked as a linguist[6].
  • Gianfranco Folena's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Gianfranco Folena's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Gianfranco Folena worked as a writer[9].
  • Gianfranco Folena worked as a philologist[10].
  • Gianfranco Folena's field of work was Italian philology[16].
  • Gianfranco Folena's field of work was history of Italian language[17].
  • Gianfranco Folena's field of work was Romance studies[18].
  • Among Gianfranco Folena's employers was University of Padua[19].
  • Gianfranco Folena's education included a stint at University of Florence[20].
  • Gianfranco Folena was educated at Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Lettere e Filosofia[21].
  • A notable student of Gianfranco Folena was Maria Luisa Meneghetti[22].
  • Gianfranco Folena received the Feltrinelli Prize[23].
  • Gianfranco Folena was a member of Accademia della Crusca[24].
  • Gianfranco Folena was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Gianfranco Folena was a member of Academia Europaea[26].
  • Gianfranco Folena was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[27].

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Origins and Family

Gianfranco Folena was born in Savigliano[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 9, 1920[3] and 1920[12].

Education

Educated at University of Florence[20], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1321[30], headquartered in Florence[31] and Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Lettere e Filosofia[21], an academic department[32], in Italy[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and philologist[10]. Fields of work include Italian philology[16], an academic discipline[34]; history of Italian language[17], an aspect of history[35]; and Romance studies[18], an academic discipline[36]. Gianfranco Folena was employed by University of Padua[19]. A notable student of him was Maria Luisa Meneghetti[22].

Recognition

Gianfranco Folena received the Feltrinelli Prize[23].

Personal Life

A child of Gianfranco Folena was Pietro Folena[13].

Death and Burial

Gianfranco Folena died on February 14, 1992[5]. He passed away in Padua[4].

Why It Matters

Gianfranco Folena ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Gianfranco Folena born?

Gianfranco Folena was born in Savigliano[2].

Where did Gianfranco Folena die?

Gianfranco Folena died in Padua[4].

What did Gianfranco Folena do for work?

Gianfranco Folena worked as linguist[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Gianfranco Folena go to school?

Gianfranco Folena was educated at University of Florence[20] and Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Lettere e Filosofia[21].

What awards did Gianfranco Folena receive?

Honors received include Feltrinelli Prize[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Elenco degli alunni della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa dal 1847 al 1970. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . Elenco degli alunni della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa dal 1847 al 1970. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . www.ae-info.org. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Elenco degli alunni della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa dal 1847 al 1970. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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