Giovanni Falcone
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Summary
Giovanni Falcone was born on May 18, 1939[1], in Palermo[2]. He died on May 23, 1992[3], in Capaci[4]. He worked as a magistrate[5], judge[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,938 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: San Domenico, Palermo[9]
- Spouse: Francesca Morvillo[10]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[11], Kingdom of Italy[12]
- Position held: judge[13]
- Educated at: University of Palermo[14]
- Award received: Gold Medal for Civil Valor[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Killed by: Giovanni Brusca[17], Gioacchino La Barbera[18], Salvatore Cancemi[19], Raffaele Ganci[20], Salvatore Riina[21]
- Commons category: Giovanni Falcone[22]
- Cause of death: car bombing[23]
- Family name: Falcone[24]
- Given name: Giovanni[25]
- Significant event: Capaci massacre[26]
- Work location: Palermo[27], Rome[28]
- Manner of death: homicide[29]
- Depicted by: Albero di Falcone[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[31]
- Birth name: Giovanni Salvatore Augusto Falcone[32]
- Name in native language: Giovanni Falcone[33]
- Sibling: Maria Falcone[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Giovanni Falcone include Falcone–Borsellino Airport[35], an international airport[36], in Italy[37].
Why It Matters
Giovanni Falcone has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Falcone–Borsellino Airport[35], an international airport[36], in Italy[37].
FAQs
Where was Giovanni Falcone born?
Giovanni Falcone was born in Palermo[2].
Where did Giovanni Falcone die?
Giovanni Falcone passed away in Capaci[4].
Who was Giovanni Falcone married to?
Giovanni Falcone's spouses include Francesca Morvillo[10].
What did Giovanni Falcone do for work?
Giovanni Falcone worked as a magistrate[5], judge[6], and jurist[7].
Where did Giovanni Falcone go to school?
Giovanni Falcone was educated at University of Palermo[14].
What awards did Giovanni Falcone receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal for Civil Valor[15].