Giannino Castiglioni

Italian sculptor and painter (1884-1971)
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Giannino Castiglioni
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Giannino Castiglioni

Summary

Giannino Castiglioni is a human[1]. His place of birth was Milan[2]. He was born on May 4, 1884[3]. He passed away in Lierna[4]. He died on August 27, 1971[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6], painter[7], medalist[8], urban planner[9], and architect[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Milan[2], Giannino Castiglioni…
  • Giannino Castiglioni passed away in Lierna[4].
  • Giannino Castiglioni was born on May 4, 1884[3].
  • Giannino Castiglioni died on August 27, 1971[5].
  • Giannino Castiglioni is buried at cemetery of Lierna[12].
  • Giannino Castiglioni's father was Giacomo Castiglioni[13].
  • A child of Giannino Castiglioni was Achille Castiglioni[14].
  • A child of Giannino Castiglioni was Pier Giacomo Castiglioni[15].
  • A child of Giannino Castiglioni was Livio Castiglioni[16].
  • Giannino Castiglioni held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[17].
  • Giannino Castiglioni held citizenship in Italy[18].
  • Giannino Castiglioni worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Giannino Castiglioni's professions included painter[7].
  • Giannino Castiglioni worked as a medalist[8].
  • Giannino Castiglioni's professions included urban planner[9].
  • Giannino Castiglioni worked as an architect[10].
  • Giannino Castiglioni's professions included designer[19].
  • Among Giannino Castiglioni's employers was Stabilimento Johnson[20].
  • Giannino Castiglioni was educated at Brera Academy[21].
  • A notable student of Giannino Castiglioni was Leonardo Del Vecchio[22].
  • A notable student of Giannino Castiglioni was Achille Castiglioni[23].
  • A notable student of Giannino Castiglioni was Pier Giacomo Castiglioni[24].
  • A notable student of Giannino Castiglioni was Livio Castiglioni[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Giannino Castiglioni is Redipuglia war memorial[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Giannino Castiglioni is Monte Grappa war memorial[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Giannino Castiglioni… he was born on May 4, 1884[3]. His father was Giacomo Castiglioni[13].

Education

Giannino Castiglioni's education included a stint at Brera Academy[21]. He studied under Enrico Butti[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6], painter[7], medalist[8], urban planner[9], architect[10], and designer[19]. Giannino Castiglioni was employed by Stabilimento Johnson[20]. Notable students include Leonardo Del Vecchio[22], an entrepreneur[29], 1935–2022[30], of Italy[31], awarded the Order of Merit for Labour[32]; Achille Castiglioni[23], an architect[33], 1918–2002[34], of Kingdom of Italy[35], awarded the Compasso d'Oro[36], specialised in architecture[37]; Pier Giacomo Castiglioni[24], an architect[38], 1913–1968[39], of Italy[40], awarded the Gold Medal for Italian Architecture[41], specialised in architecture[42]; and Livio Castiglioni[25], an architect[43], 1911–1979[44], of Italy[45], awarded the Compasso d'Oro[46], specialised in design[47].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Redipuglia war memorial[26], a war cemetery[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1938[50]; Monte Grappa war memorial[27], a war cemetery[51], in Italy[52], founded in 1935[53]; Caporetto war memorial[54], a war cemetery[55], in Slovenia[56], founded in 1938[57]; Landscape from the view of Villa Natoli[58]; Door of the Duomo Cathedral by Castiglioni[59], a door[60], in Italy[61], founded in 1950[62]; and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Main Building[63], a university building[64], in Italy[65].

Personal Life

Children include Achille Castiglioni[14], an architect[66], 1918–2002[67], of Kingdom of Italy[68], awarded the Compasso d'Oro[69], specialised in architecture[70]; Pier Giacomo Castiglioni[15], an architect[71], 1913–1968[72], of Italy[73], awarded the Gold Medal for Italian Architecture[74], specialised in architecture[75]; and Livio Castiglioni[16], an architect[76], 1911–1979[77], of Italy[78], awarded the Compasso d'Oro[79], specialised in design[80].

Death and Burial

Giannino Castiglioni died on August 27, 1971[5]. He died in Lierna[4]. Burial took place at cemetery of Lierna[12].

Why It Matters

Giannino Castiglioni ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]

He has been cited as an influence by Gae Aulenti[83], an architect[84], 1927–2012[85], of Kingdom of Italy[86], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[87], specialised in architecture[88]; Achille Castiglioni[89], an architect[90], 1918–2002[91], of Kingdom of Italy[92], awarded the Compasso d'Oro[93], specialised in architecture[94]; Pier Giacomo Castiglioni[95], an architect[96], 1913–1968[97], of Italy[98], awarded the Gold Medal for Italian Architecture[99], specialised in architecture[100]; Livio Castiglioni[101], an architect[102], 1911–1979[103], of Italy[104], awarded the Compasso d'Oro[105], specialised in design[106]; and Lierna Chair[107], a furniture model[108], in Italy[109], founded in 1959[110].

FAQs

Where was Giannino Castiglioni born?

Giannino Castiglioni's place of birth was Milan[2].

Where did Giannino Castiglioni die?

Giannino Castiglioni died in Lierna[4].

Who were Giannino Castiglioni's parents?

Giannino Castiglioni's father was Giacomo Castiglioni[13].

What did Giannino Castiglioni do for work?

Giannino Castiglioni worked as sculptor[6], painter[7], medalist[8], urban planner[9], and architect[10].

Where did Giannino Castiglioni go to school?

Giannino Castiglioni was educated at Brera Academy[21].

Who did Giannino Castiglioni influence?

Giannino Castiglioni has been cited as an influence by Gae Aulenti[83], Achille Castiglioni[89], Pier Giacomo Castiglioni[95], and Livio Castiglioni[101].

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    Employer Stabilimento Johnson
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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Italy, Italy
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