Giovanni Papini

Italian writer (1881-1956)
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Giovanni Papini
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Summary

Giovanni Papini was born on January 9, 1881[1], in Florence[2]. He died on July 8, 1956[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as a poet[5], journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,915 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cimitero delle Porte Sante[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Italy[12], Kingdom of Italy[13]
  • Occupation: science fiction writer[14], philosopher[15]
  • Notable work: A Man — Finished[16]
  • Award received: Marzotto Prize[17], Bancarella Selection Prize[18]
  • Member of: Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[19], Accademia Tiberina[20], Royal Academy of Italy[21]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Genre: prose poetry[24]
  • Commons category: Giovanni Papini[25]
  • Cause of death: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[26]
  • Religious order: Franciscans[27]
  • Family name: Papini[28]
  • Given name: Giovanni[29]
  • Pseudonym: Gianfalco[30], Cartouche[31], Gentiluomo (Il) Malato[32], Climaco[33], Taigete[34], Tempestini[35], Versiere[36], The Florence Pragmatist Club[37]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Giovanni Papini[38]
  • Relative: Ilaria Occhini[39]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[40]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[41], Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975[42]

Why It Matters

Giovanni Papini has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Mircea Eliade[45], an anthropologist[46], 1907–1986[47], of Kingdom of Romania[48], awarded the Gordon J. Laing Award[49], specialised in religious studies[50].

Works attributed to him include Gog[51], a literary work[52].

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Papini born?

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

Where did Giovanni Papini die?

Giovanni Papini passed away in Florence[4].

What did Giovanni Papini do for work?

Giovanni Papini worked as a poet[5], journalist[6], writer[7], literary critic[8], and biographer[9].

What awards did Giovanni Papini receive?

Honors received include Marzotto Prize[17] and Bancarella Selection Prize[18].

Who did Giovanni Papini influence?

Giovanni Papini has been cited as an influence by Mircea Eliade[45].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Q137860963. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  30. [32] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  31. [33] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  32. [34] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  33. [35] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  34. [36] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  35. [37] ↑ . Dizionario degli scrittori italiani contemporanei pseudonimi: 1900-1975. wikidata.org.
  36. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [51] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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