Giovanni Battista Castiglione

Italian Renaissance humanist (1516-1598)
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Giovanni Battista Castiglione

Summary

Giovanni Battista Castiglione is a human[1]. Born in Gassino Torinese[2], he… he was born on 1516[3]. He passed away in Speen[4]. He died on 1598[5]. He worked as a Renaissance humanist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione was born in Gassino Torinese[2].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione died in Speen[4].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione was born on 1516[3].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione died on 1598[5].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione's father was Pierre Castillon[8].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione was married to Margaret Compagni[9].
  • A child of Giovanni Battista Castiglione was Francis Castilion[10].
  • A child of Giovanni Battista Castiglione was Barbara Castillion[11].
  • A child of Giovanni Battista Castiglione was Elizabeth Castillon[12].
  • A child of Giovanni Battista Castiglione was Anne Castillion[13].
  • A child of Giovanni Battista Castiglione was Peter Castillon[14].
  • A child of Giovanni Battista Castiglione was Valentine Castillion[15].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione worked as a Renaissance humanist[6].
  • A notable student of Giovanni Battista Castiglione was Elizabeth I of England[16].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione is recorded as male[17].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione's family name is recorded as Castiglione[19].
  • Giovanni Battista Castiglione's given name is recorded as Giovanni Battista[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gassino Torinese[2], Giovanni Battista Castiglione… he was born on 1516[3]. His father was Pierre Castillon[8].

Career and Affiliations

Giovanni Battista Castiglione's professions included Renaissance humanist[6]. A notable student of him was Elizabeth I of England[16].

Personal Life

Among Giovanni Battista Castiglione's spouses was Margaret Compagni[9]. Children include Francis Castilion[10], a politician[21], 1561–1638[22]; Barbara Castillion[11], 1574–1641[23]; Elizabeth Castillon[12]; Anne Castillion[13]; Peter Castillon[14]; and Valentine Castillion[15].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Battista Castiglione died on 1598[5]. He died in Speen[4].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Battista Castiglione ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Battista Castiglione born?

Born in Gassino Torinese[2], Giovanni Battista Castiglione…

Where did Giovanni Battista Castiglione die?

Giovanni Battista Castiglione passed away in Speen[4].

Who were Giovanni Battista Castiglione's parents?

Giovanni Battista Castiglione's father was Pierre Castillon[8].

Who was Giovanni Battista Castiglione married to?

Giovanni Battista Castiglione's spouses include Margaret Compagni[9].

What did Giovanni Battista Castiglione do for work?

Giovanni Battista Castiglione worked as Renaissance humanist[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Prabook. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Prabook. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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