Giovanni Battista Foggini

Italian artist (1652-1725)
Person human Q1353158
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Giovanni Battista Foggini

Summary

Giovanni Battista Foggini is a human[1]. Born in Florence[2], he… he was born on April 25, 1652[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on April 12, 1725[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6] and architect[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Florence[2], Giovanni Battista Foggini…
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini died in Florence[4].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini was born on April 25, 1652[3].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini died on April 12, 1725[5].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Tuscany[9].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini worked as an architect[7].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's field of work was art of sculpture[10].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini held the position of court painter[11].
  • A notable student of Giovanni Battista Foggini was Ferdinando Fuga[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Battista Foggini is Bust of Amerigo Vespucci[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Battista Foggini is Cardinal Gian Carlo de' Medici[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Battista Foggini is Portrait of Cosimo III de' Medici[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Giovanni Battista Foggini is Portrait of Cosimo the 3rd de' Medici[16].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini is recorded as male[17].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini is associated with the Baroque movement[19].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's Commons category is recorded as Giovanni Battista Foggini[20].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's given name is recorded as Giovan Battista[21].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's given name is recorded as Giovanni Battista[22].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's work location is recorded as Florence[23].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini studied under Ciro Ferri[24].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[25].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's Commons Creator page is recorded as Giovanni Battista Foggini[26].
  • Giovanni Battista Foggini's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Giovanni Battista Foggini'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Giovanni Battista Foggini… he was born on April 25, 1652[3].

Education

Giovanni Battista Foggini studied under Ciro Ferri[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sculptor[6] and architect[7]. Giovanni Battista Foggini's field of work was art of sculpture[10]. He held the position of court painter[11]. A notable student of him was Ferdinando Fuga[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bust of Amerigo Vespucci[13], a bust[28], in Italy[29]; Cardinal Gian Carlo de' Medici[14], a bust[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Portrait of Cosimo III de' Medici[15], a bust[32], in United Kingdom[33]; and Portrait of Cosimo the 3rd de' Medici[16], a bust[34], in United States[35].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Battista Foggini died on April 12, 1725[5]. He passed away in Florence[4].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Battista Foggini ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Battista Foggini born?

Giovanni Battista Foggini's place of birth was Florence[2].

Where did Giovanni Battista Foggini die?

Giovanni Battista Foggini passed away in Florence[4].

What did Giovanni Battista Foggini do for work?

Giovanni Battista Foggini worked as sculptor[6] and architect[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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